Again, this was my letter, under my signature. I'm sure there was communication between the departments, and the deputy could answer that. I have no doubt that the Prime Minister probably read the letter himself. I don't know that. I never had any conversations with him or with anybody in his office with respect to this letter.
Mr. Chair, I can say this letter was under my signature. I wrote this letter with the support of my officials and my staff, and I believe it was the appropriate course of action.