Mr. Chairman, today, I heard about another aspect of the process that I didn't know about. This exercise is done with complete integrity and honesty. I submitted a tender, proposed names of consultants and requested administrative fees for the work. I submitted a tender for approximately 25 contracts and I was awarded 13 of them. But, this was done in accordance with the rules and in all honesty. I was not aware of what was happening within the department's office. I wasn't there.
On May 7th, 2007. See this statement in context.