Those remarks were made in the August-early September time frame, well before the minister had ever been briefed. As indicated in my opening remarks, it was speculation on my part. It was inappropriate. I regret the remarks, but I do think on the notion of the minister flipping out, it is normal for any senior official or minister, for that matter, to react strongly when we have some findings through an exercise.
On November 8th, 2023. See this statement in context.