Good day, Mr. Chairman.
I too am a little tired this morning. Last evening was rather long and tiring, but our presence is required on such occasions.
I'm in favour of a veterans' bill of rights. The committee is set to begin studying this matter. I do, however, have one concern. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not state clearly that citizens have duties and obligations. In drafting a veterans' bill of rights, we need to bear in mind that in addition to rights, veterans have obligations as well. In other words, the document that we are devising together shouldn't give veterans too much latitude.
I'm speaking from the heart and allowing my emotions and feelings to shine through. Certainly veterans must have rights, but they must have certain obligations as well.
That's all I wanted to say, Mr. Chairman.