Thank you.
First of all, thank you for your comments regarding NATO and the respect they have for the Canadian Forces. I think that's very much appreciated. I agree with you that Canada is very well respected in NATO.
Let me start off by getting to the heart of your questions.
First of all, I don't consider this a one-and-done. I'm happy to come back here and report to the committee on our progress on this issue. I wasn't here in 2012 when that first plan was done. I was here when this one was resubmitted.
I'm happy to appear before this committee as often you would like, for me to update you on that. If you're finding our report back to you a bit difficult to understand, that's not our intent. I'm quite happy to clarify anything in here and provide an updated one if you feel it would make it easier to get a picture of what's going on. I'm happy to provide you with milestones. I'm happy to report on those milestones and come back to you as often as you would like to have us.
I don't see this a one-and-done and that if I can get from here to 5:30, I'm pretty much home free for another four years. That's not how I do my business or take my job.
We totally acknowledge this is an important issue.