I did not read the speech. Frequently, when I'm asked to come to talk to a breakfast, it's a Q-and-A session, and I talk off the cuff. I often get documents from the department that I read as an aide-mémoire, but I did not read a prepared text, so I can't ascertain whether that exact language was used. However, it's very unlikely, because I spoke off the cuff at the meeting. I'm happy to have Mr. Schaan speak to this substance, because his office prepared the document.
On May 8th, 2024. See this statement in context.