I want to say this. We learned through the BSE experience that we don't have a lot of ability to influence U.S. government policy on a particular issue. We all had to work very hard to try to get the border open--even to removal of SRMs, and on and on. I understand we tried, but I don't believe we had an adequate plan several years ago when this issue first came up. While we may have wanted to believe they would be nice to us, the truth is that they're doing what they do.
We have to find other ways to deal with the realities. On one hand, you can continue to fight the issue. I have no problem with fighting the issue. But at the same time we're importing $1 billion worth of beef. Why is it not labelled? It's just a quid pro quo. At some point you must say this is the way you want it to be and maybe we need to play your game.