First and foremost, it is important that we are having this debate. I want to thank members of all parties represented in our Parliament who have agreed for this debate to go ahead. Some people think it is brave for our Parliament to debate something the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may disagree with. Think about that for a moment. We are elected by the people of New Zealand to debate freely and fearlessly, just so long as we don't offend the Chinese Communist Party—that is what it would have meant to not have this debate. It is vital that we are able to have this debate in the ultimate sanctuary of free speech: our Parliament. It is vital for our democracy, for our conscience, and for our position in the world.