Chair, I would just ask that as chair you run the meeting so that there is respect shown for the witnesses. It is unacceptable that there are personal attacks being levelled against the minister of the government because the opposition wants to make its point. We must treat all our witnesses with respect. If we want our committee to have credibility and to function well, Madam Chair, we must show respect. Madam Chair, it is your responsibility to ask the opposition to show respect. They can ask their questions. They can ask hard questions, but they must show respect.
On May 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.