I don't need to respond. I have already stated the position we have on this side, the government side. To give more independent individuals the opportunity to have a say in bills that are passed, we're extending that out. It's a good thing, and this committee is the place where we should hear those amendments. We are the ones who are the experts. We are the ones who have heard the witnesses. We are the ones who ultimately have to decide on those amendments.
On October 29th, 2013. See this statement in context.