When he said they are a waste of time and a rubber stamp, I think he was referring to the way the government has gone about doing it, failing to make sure those screenings are done properly. A lot of questions arise during screenings, and I've had a lot of people across the country pick up the phone and tell me this or that screening has missed something. I think that's what he's referring to. I represent an organization that has a lot of grassroots people in small groups across the country, and we want to make sure all the projects get the kind of scrutiny they require.
On November 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.