Mr. Speaker, I think it is entirely appropriate to hear from witnesses at committee. That is the role of committees. That is what we must do.
What could the national security advisor not say to parliamentarians that he has not already said to journalists? What question does the government not want the national security advisor to answer that he has not already answered when asked by journalists? Why are the Liberals so afraid of this senior public servant's testimony? If he is so qualified, as I believe he is, then he is capable of judging what is in the public interest when answering the committee's questions. That is all.
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