Mr. Chairman, I too would like to start off by complimenting the research people, but I would also like to compliment the minister. He is doing an outstanding job tonight.
When I was part of SCONDVA, I had the opportunity to visit our troops in the Balkans. I got to see firsthand the great work that our Canadian forces personnel are doing and how they are appreciated by the common people over there, whether they are building schools or organizing Christmas parties for kids to help them cope.
I would like to ask the minister to comment on what he has seen and heard when he has visited our troops overseas.