Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I have a couple of brief questions, but allow me, if I may, to digress a bit on behalf of Canadians who have watched western Germany unite with eastern Germany and have seen the Herculean effort it took. From what I understand from visiting for three weeks seven years ago, West Germans endured a substantial surtax in order to cover off all the development required to bring the eastern part of the country back into shape after domination by the Soviets. I wanted to give you great congratulations for what's happened and for the great efforts of the government and the people at large and to wish you continued success in it as well.