As recently as last week, our marketing board met with Minister Strahl. Minister Strahl's message to the board was for us to go back to the drawing board, that what we were asking for was too rich.
As you've indicated, exit programs are hurtful; it doesn't matter where you look. I think tobacco producers have it figured out. We've been kicked enough times that we want out. We're willing to leave, unlike fishing. A fisherman wants to fish. We want out of tobacco production. We understand the harmful effects. We want out, just as simple as that. For the minister to indicate that what we're asking for is too rich, I disagree. I think we're asking for a fair program that's recognized by other countries. International standards are set. The world's framework convention on tobacco control recognizes that.