I would say that it's precluding having a meaningful report by trying to push a date that is so close to some meetings with the groups--the NGOs. I really don't see how we can support this position. How meaningful can that report be in light of the other things that we have to do? How much more meaningful will the report be if we're able to proceed through in discussing with the other parties who are doing a more in-depth study on it?
On November 20th, 2007. See this statement in context.