Public Safety committee  No, it was not.

Public Safety committee  No, there were not.

Public Safety committee  No, I do not.

Public Safety committee  That's correct.

Public Safety committee  In private.

Public Safety committee  I'm no longer a member of the RCMP, so I can't answer that question.

Public Safety committee  I've always thought, as a leader, that it was good to surround yourself with people who did not think like you or who had a different experience so that the decisions at the end of the day were well informed and looked at from different views. I've always enjoyed a good challenge.

Public Safety committee  Yes.

Public Safety committee  Yes.

Public Safety committee  Yes, there are two letters. That one is mine, yes.

Public Safety committee  I have a copy here.

Public Safety committee  I did not sign that letter; nor did I send it.

Public Safety committee  I did not send that letter.

Public Safety committee  The theme, starting off, was the erosion of public confidence in the force. An agency usually adopts the character of the leader. The work and spirit of the membership follows that of the leader. I gave as the reason for the letter the good of the force. I felt it my obligation to the members of the RCMP and the citizens of Canada to share my observations.

Public Safety committee  Forgive me. In July, yes.