I don't think they are contradictory. He might not have used the same language as I did at my last committee appearance, but again, issues management is.... We discuss issues, and if an ATIP is going to be an issue, then it's discussed. There's no strategy.... There was never.... As far as I know, there was never any strategy to delay or obstruct ATIPs. It was simply.... Issues management is simply there to make sure that we're ready to respond to issues that may arise in the media or the House or wherever. So I don't see how we contradict each other.
On May 11th, 2010. See this statement in context.