Thank you very much to the witnesses, and thank you very much, Mr. Filmon, for your testimony so far today.
I have a few other questions. They are somewhat general in nature, and I'm asking these on behalf of Canadian citizens who are watching this televised proceeding.
You've mentioned that we have 278 agreements with 140 countries. You used to be in a very partisan.... As premier and as a political leader, you're very much aware of the partisan attitude that can erupt in certain areas, such as we're seeing here in this place. I'm asking you this quite frankly in plain English. Do you feel as a loyal Canadian citizen, a man who has the Order of Canada, a man who is vested with a very important job, a man who I believe is above politics now...do you believe Canadians can hold their head up and be proud of CSIS and of the job that your organization is doing to make sure that we protect the human rights of Canadian citizens, and above all else their safety?