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Senator Ruston, I have just sat the minister down, because, quite frankly, I'm over the interjections. When Senator Smith asked his question, I heard one interjection from the right-hand side. The rest of the question was given in absolute silence. The minute the minister stood, the interjections from you, Senator Smith, and other senators increased in volume the longer the minister spoke. I'm asking you to give the same courtesy you give to the person who's asking the question to the person who's answering the question.