If I might, with all due respect, we understand that the witnesses are here to testify. We can enjoy your debate between you.
With all due respect, as the beneficiaries of this program—and we're speaking for individuals in our communities—we would say that the program needs to be reinstated. We're not looking at any relative records between parties.
This government went to the United Nations and defended the program, noting that it would be continued until March 2009. Four months later, it was cancelled. We still don't know why.
We're telling you that these are evolved rights that need continued protection. There is one class of rights for equality or minority language groups, and the necessary programs....