Any time you can have a council or an entity inside a government be an advocate for your presence in the marketplace, it's a good thing, as long as you don't create a mindset that it's there for a handout. If you can do it in terms of helping navigate strong, healthy legislation and set up the right talent and the right innovation, then I think it's a healthy way to go.
On May 27th, 2008. See this statement in context.