Yes, Mr. Chairman. I can remember at least half a dozen cases where we've had witnesses who have told this committee that the interplay between the Treasury Board and this committee is a vital one. The relationship is a critical one in the accountability process. I respect my colleague's comments--Mr. Christopherson's--but the point isn't to have Dr. Franks meet with the President of the Treasury Board and have there be some negotiating aspect. The point is to have all the players involved in the outcome of this document. Dr. Franks said himself that this was a living document in process, and to live up to the same spirit of what he said, there's absolutely no problem with still having him go and meet the President of the Treasury Board on this issue.
On March 26th, 2007. See this statement in context.