I would say it's part of the education mandate. As I indicated, I always appreciate the importance of educating as the best way to ensure compliance. The developing of these training programs is getting the message out, yes—it's talking about the lobbying legislation—but it's educating. I've seen a difference just in how how public office holders now use the legislation. They're checking the registry; they're verifying that individuals who are coming to meet with them are registered, if they should be, and on what subjects. I find that process of training and doing presentations is actually working on an educational front.
On June 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.