Mr. Speaker, I do take exception to the member's comments in terms of the Liberal Party's absence, what he refers to as being absent in terms of contribution to the debate. As the deputy House leader and a member who has served in the Canadian Forces, I have been deeply engaged in this process. We have had several members who have been speaking and asking questions in regard to the motion.
When the member wants to ask a question, I am always happy to provide answers to the member. He makes reference to Afghanistan and Iraq. I think Canadians as a whole are very appreciative of the role that the former prime minister Jean Chrétien played. When they use hindsight it is wonderful, but Canadians were very supportive of Mr. Chrétien's role in Afghanistan.
Might the member want to acknowledge the fact that the UN and NATO played a very critical role in encouraging Canada's involvement in Afghanistan. Were the UN and NATO wrong?