I also want to say that when we set up CIHR, part of it was to keep the politics out of it. In the 28 institutes in the U.S., with their lobbying and “my disease is more important than your disease”, it can get you into trouble. I guess I'm saying that I have a bit of trouble having politicians make decisions about where the money goes.
On October 31st, 2006. See this statement in context.