I don't want to drag out the debate, Mr. Chair, but I want to stick with the 45‑day deadline. I've given it a lot of thought, and that's what I want to do. That's the purpose of my amendment.
That said, I'm willing to keep discussing the deadline. Someone mentioned 40 days earlier. Is it really necessary to consider a 40‑day deadline? Do we really want to give the department less time? If so and if that's what everyone wants, I understand that I can split my amendment in two.
If not, my personal preference is to keep the amendment as is. The deadline is important, but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if my amendment were defeated.