I really do believe in the work this committee does. I really take my role seriously as the chair of this committee, believe it or not. I think that you all take turns at trying to compromise that work that I do, and it makes it very awkward and very difficult. I will let you know that I do not appreciate it.
Can we continue to carry ourselves with the regard that I know we can? We are, by default, honourable members. We don't even have to prove it; we just get that title. Let's just be that title for the dozens of people who are watching.
I do think Mr. Cooper recognized that and retracted those comments. We'll leave it at that.
The last 17 seconds will be yours for a response, Minister MacKinnon, and I will be moving on to Mr. Gerretsen.