I think fixing NRU is essential. I don't think it's the final solution, but it's essential in the short to medium term. If you look at all the options, bearing in mind the time it takes to bring on new infrastructure to create medical isotopes, the best option is to complete the MAPLE project. Maybe we ought to complete it under slightly different circumstances, or under a slightly different design parameter. That will take some creativity. That's why we're recommending bringing in a consortium of experts who can look at the options and pursue them in parallel.
On June 11th, 2009. See this statement in context.