In closing, we're pleased to participate in the government's effort to make it easier for the public and its elected representatives to understand the work of the foundation. We do not consider the additional requirements to interfere with our independence as a private government-financed charitable foundation operating at arm's length from government. We have been entrusted with a great deal of the public's money, and like any other foundation that takes money from donors, we have to expect to give an account of our stewardship to the public and to the elected representatives.
On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.