In the definition of lobbying, I would include all the preparation activities. If the definition of lobbying was broadened to include all those preparation activities, the time spent travelling would become a relatively minor component, whether it's one hour or 10. If we included all the preparation time, I think it wouldn't necessarily become a discriminating factor. There would be many other activities and other efforts to consider. Under those conditions, travel would be included in the same category as preparation. In short, as part of a broadened definition, I don't think the time allocated for travel would become a discriminating factor.
On February 9th, 2012. See this statement in context.