The success of peacekeeping missions largely depends on the desire of warring parties to resolve their differences peacefully. In this regard, Liberia is still volatile and unstable. However, I have faith in those in the Defence Forces who undertook the risk assessment and advised the Minister accordingly. Our Defence Forces are a professional army with a well-earned reputation for their ability to partake in peacekeeping missions anywhere in the world. In this regard, it was disappointing to see in the media and to hear some misguided suggestions from the Opposition to the contrary. Much of what has been and will be said in this House about the mission is theoretical. As a former peacekeeper, having served three tours of duty in Lebanon, I would like to put a human face on the tasks faced by our Defence Forces.