I talked to the minister, and she wants to get here just as fast as she can. October 5 was the earliest she could be here. I will talk to her one more time, personally, as well, because of the funding issues, and see if it's possible at all for her to get here earlier. She's very excited about coming, and I know she will be here as quickly as she can.
On September 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.