You are raising an important issue, one of political interference. I put that question to Mr. Ross, and you have undoubtedly read his reply. Is it possible for politicians, the minister or the Prime Minister to say they want a specific aircraft and for them to tell you to define your requirements in such a way as to make it possible to obtain that aircraft? Is political interference a possibility in the choice of aircraft or the choice of any kind of military equipment?
On February 13th, 2007. See this statement in context.