I'm appreciative of that. I'd like to state for the record that I certainly believe in the importance of being respectful and encouraging frank discussion and debate. I believe we have been very successful in the RCMP, in the senior leadership of the RCMP, in doing just that.
On the occasions where that debate has not been perceived as respectful, I have expressed my apologies. I do not accept the characterization that the committee heard from Mr. Souccar and Mr. McDonell, and I would point out that the committee itself heard contradictory testimony from Deputy Commissioner Killam when he was here.
Thank you.