Oh, my gosh.
Let me say, in closing, that Statistics SA has committed to continuing its promotion of regional integration and global participation.
While Statistics SA continues to deliver more with the same, the steps that have been indicated in the strategic plan do indicate that there have to be changes in the resources that are allocated to Statistics SA.
In my mother tongue, Ntate Mr Pali Lehohla, we say: Nwana a sa lili o fela ngozwimi. [If you don't ask, you do not get what you want.]
Let me express appreciation for the commitment and collegial spirit of committee members in processing and executing our collective responsibilities. Hon Minister, it gives me pleasure that the committee and the ANC support the Budget Vote as presented.
"Na vhuvhi ha?o pfe?e ?amusi mavhele a ?o ngo ?a." [Although you are known to be bad, this time you are not being bad.]
This means that all of us support this budget. Thank you. [Applause.]