Mr. Speaker, clearly tonight's emergency debate is focusing on the fact that parliamentarians should have the opportunity not only to discuss, but also to vote on this issue. That is the real debate in the House. The government promised parliamentarians that it would give us that opportunity with respect to missions.
A request was made for humanitarian aid, including water, hygiene kits, shelter and other pressing needs. All of a sudden the government is sending in troops instead of humanitarian aid.
Does my colleague know whether there has been a direct request from the Iraqi government, the UN or anyone else, apart from President Obama, to send troops into Iraq?