Recognition, as I mentioned, is a problem. I don't think we can really complain too much. Certainly there's probably more appreciation of the Korean War now, particularly among the younger people, than there was 10 or 20 years ago. We had our fiftieth anniversary. We've been recognized by Veterans Affairs.
One little thing that irks me is the fact that although I spent 18 months in Korea getting shot at, I am not a veteran. The reason I'm not a veteran is this. If I had served in World War I or World War II, I would have been a veteran; however, because I served in the British army I'm not--at least, theoretically. I'm actually a veteran by virtue of my service with the Canadian army in later years, when I saw how much you were getting paid. I think recognition and our medical problems have been our biggest concerns.
Again, the international situation is really beyond the concern of this committee. We are of course committed to support South Korea in maintaining its independence, but we can hardly interfere in international affairs.
Thank you, sir.