I think it was very important that it was in writing. In my view, if there had not been a written agreement, then it was not really a matter that the Governor General ought to have taken very seriously. It is only because it was in writing that I think it was a matter of significance and in fact acquired a level of significance that made it very important—and also that it was for a timeframe greater than 12 months.
On June 10th, 2010. See this statement in context.