Some good arguments have been advanced. Since my intention was obviously for us to hear from each minister for one hour, it's essential that we keep that. Considering what's happening, I acknowledge that could get complicated.
If we have unanimous consent, I suggest that we retain the spirit of that amendment but clarify it with the following wording: "the committee proceed with clause-by-clause consideration no later than the meeting following the two meetings with the ministers and their officials."
That way we would ensure that we have each minister for one hour, which would take up two meetings. Then we would move on to clause-by-clause consideration in the next meeting.
That's almost exactly what I had proposed, but it guarantees that we'll spend one hour with each of the four ministers and their officials.