As I said, I am concerned and this is why I said I am going to call the chairperson of the IRB to determine if there have been shortcomings in the process that led to his selection. The ultimate responsibility for appointments that I recommend to Cabinet rests with me. If I had known about his record in Haiti, it is very likely that I would not have recommended him to Cabinet.
On March 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.