I understand Ms. Raitt's reluctance and the argument she is making.
What it boils down to is this: how long are we going to wait? Is the court going to make its ruling this month, in three months, in six months, in a year? Frankly, we have no idea at this point. In a year from now, we'll be in an altogether different boat.
Three meetings plus another are scheduled. We have always been open to the idea of holding further meetings on the issue, but if the court doesn't rule for another year or year and a half, it will be way too late then.
I understand what Ms. Raitt is saying about the word “compel”. Could we have two or three minutes to consider the matter before commenting on the motion?