I have to clarify this point, because there was no influence. I simply asked the minister whether he would agree to me relating personal discussions that he and I had to this committee. I think that was the proper way to do it. It would be improper for me to relay discussions that took place between the minister and me without his permission.
As I said, I came back on the Wednesday afternoon. On the Thursday morning I learned that this committee might be sitting. I then wrote a letter to the minister that same day indicating that I was anxious to appear to respond to the issue. The very next day, I met with the minister. We discussed the matter. It was during this discussion that we found out the committee was sitting on the following Tuesday. We said this is the proper--