Hon PEENI HENARE (Minister of Defence): Tēnā koe, Mr Speaker. As I generally do in these forums and in the general debate, I want to take the opportunity kia tangi atu ki ngā mate nui o te wā. Ki te rangatira ki a Tā Michael Cullen, ki te rangatira ki a Des Ratima, ki te rangatira ki a Royce Te Rangitautahi Ponga, koutou katoa o te pō, haere, haere, haere atu rā [to mourn the recent loss of some important people. To the esteemed Sir Michael Cullen, to the respected Des Ratima, to the venerated Royce Te Rangitautahi Ponga, to all of you who have passed, rest in peace].