There may have been some view that somehow it was good diplomatic relations with the United States to not ask for repatriation, that it might create a confrontation with the United States. But I would say the contrary. The Americans want to close down Guantanamo and empty the place. They have acceded to all other requests from western governments to transfer nationals. My own view is that we would be doing the Americans a favour if we got Omar Khadr off their hands, and I think we should do them that favour.
On May 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.