Then we come here on Monday and hear the minister ask parliament to endorse the position he has already taken, which is to send troops overseas, into harm's way. Those of us on this side of the House, and I think many on the government side too, might have liked to have a debate before the minister signed on the dotted line.
Nous, de ce côté-ci de la Chambre, et bon nombre des députés ministériels je crois, aurions souhaité qu'un débat ait lieu avant que le ministre ne signe quoi que ce soit.