I don't know whether it was, but for the record, it's safe to say they've been functioning as an advisory group for us for 10 years. He said in his remarks--and I think it's true--that we do the vast majority of what they recommend. Why wouldn't we? They're the best and brightest in the country in that area. The veterans organizations are on that council, and they are not shy when it comes to making their points of view known.
On May 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.