The situation has a demoralizing effect and triggers some cynicism. We're working a lot and the results are convincing. However, these kinds of appointments raise doubts in people's minds. We wonder how to reverse the trend, but we feel we don't have the necessary tools to send a clear message that would be heard by decision-makers. Yes, that definitely has a demoralizing effect.
On November 22nd, 2011. See this statement in context.