Information & Ethics committee  No.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, sir.

Information & Ethics committee  I believe there was press coverage, by the day, as it took place, and I was briefed by our lawyers with respect to the main points on discovery. So I was generally aware of what was asked and answered.

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Chairman, I think the transcript speaks for itself. I'm not going to interpret what Mr. Mulroney said on that occasion. What I would say.... I guess I can say two things. First of all, as I mentioned in my opening statement, certainly the government concluded from the testimony given by Mr.

Information & Ethics committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I know we have only 45 minutes before the vote, so I will read my opening statement. But I'll try to shorten it because I understand there'll be questions, and time is running. I believe the opening statement has been distributed to members of the committee, so you have it.

Information & Ethics committee  The evidence I shall give on this examination shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.

Information & Ethics committee  No, Mr. Chair.

Information & Ethics committee  I'm happy to be sworn in, Mr. Chairman.