Mr. Speaker, if this kind of force were to be limited to a Franco-British expeditionary unit, it would lose much of its credibility and effectiveness. The Dutch have already agreed to support this force and may participate. We know that Dutch peacekeeping missions have a profile similar to those led by Canada. Perhaps Canada should consider this in a favourable light.
I want to ask the Prime Minister whether in his opinion, Russia's opposition may lead to some second thoughts about setting up the rapid reaction force proposed by the United States, France and Great Britain?