Thank you, Mr. Chair. I believe it is important to be recognized in our own country for our uniqueness. The Mace is a very good example. It is a symbol of our Territory from north to south, and from east to west. All of our communities have some part to play in it.

I would have to caution ourselves that yes, it is important, that we need to be recognized. It would have to be a priority that we set. In light of our fiscal situation, we have to look at what we can achieve for our people.

I believe the flag should be the next item we take a serious look at changing. I know it was discussed in the special committee. I am well aware that several businesses are quite concerned. They have developed a lot of their literature based on symbols of the previous government. They are concerned that in tight economic times they would be in a situation where they would have to revamp their look as a company. That is one of the costs of doing business in an ever-changing environment.

I do believe it is important we are recognized for our uniqueness. If that means we have to do more work in our symbols such as the flag, then that is important. But it will have to be measured in the context of what we have available to provide our residents. Thank you.