The nature of the discussion today is to also determine the qualifications and the mindset of the person who would be asked to preside over the single largest cultural institution in this country. At some point, we may have to ask hypothetical questions, and if he chooses not to answer, that's fine. But I don't believe we should be precluding the members of this committee asking such questions, because they may be very important.
On December 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.