I think what's important is to get to early decisions about whether or not a particular project is in the public interest, and that means keeping a focus and a rigour and a discipline in that early planning stage on strategic issues that are of high importance. And if you get to a no, you get to a no. If you get to a yes, you proceed on the basis that this project is in the public interest and all matter of further detail is oriented toward getting the best possible outcome rather than prohibiting action.
On October 27th, 2011. See this statement in context.