Could I be the first one to speak? I'm not speaking against the presence of a senator or of Mr. Dallaire specifically but, if we create a precedent and let anyone sit at our table, whatever his or her position, this means that we will have to accept that anybody coming into this room will be entitled to sit at the table whether that person is to be a witness or not. According to our rules, only elected members can sit at this table.
Iif this were a joint committee of senators and MPs, there would be no problem but I think we should avoid creating a precedent and that is my concern.
Thank you.