That's correct, Chairman. Mr. Wernick was eager to be here, had fully planned to be here, and had registered his presence with the clerk. Just before leaving the department on his way, he was called to an important matter by PCO. I just got a call from him before we began, so he extends his regrets to the chair, to the committee members, and he looks forward to meeting and discussing with committee members at the soonest possible occasion.
On June 1st, 2006. See this statement in context.