Mr. Speaker, it is a great question.
Part of the challenge, when we are relying on other coalition partners to provide air support to our troops in a combat mission, is the fact that we have communication problems. In fact, in the past, we have seen some collateral damage when coalition air strikes have affected our members and in some cases have killed members of our forces.
Would it not be better if we had some continuity? Would it not be better if we had our CF-18s fighting with our troops?
I think the resounding answer to that is yes, and Canadians believe that as well.