Excuse me for a second here.
We did invite the witnesses here to talk about the Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific is more than just Taiwan and, similarly, both General Thibault and Mr. Fadden have expertise that far exceeds their visit to Taiwan. I take the view that these two gentlemen are uniquely qualified to talk about not only past events but current events as well.
We are, if you will, fortunate to have both of you here at this particular time.
My view is that this line of questioning is in order.
Ms. Mathyssen, please continue.