Mr. Speaker, that is all very interesting but in my previous question I asked if we would debate after the details are known. I suspect they will not be known next week and we will not know what we are debating.
The Minister of National Defence yesterday stated that because the successful formation of the NATO force will depend on American troops being committed, we will have to await the decision of congress. It is reported that the Americans are talking of a commitment of one year.
Does the minister think the mission will be accomplished in one year and will he consider proposing a specified period for any Canadian commitment with a declared intention to withdraw Canadian forces at the end of that period?