Mr. Patry is absolutely right. It makes it almost impossible to pass through. When you appear before that Liaison Committee, they ask you if you are going to use your own points for the Washington trip. If we say no, then they say, “Well, if you aren't willing to use your own points...” and then you get a battle. It's not that it can't be won, but it does handcuff us.
On March 4th, 2009. See this statement in context.