Secondly, it would clearly indicate a preference or an anointing of the Legion as the organization by the government, and it would almost set the course for the establishment of some sort of an umbrella organization under the auspices of the Legion, which would not necessarily receive favourable response from some of the other organizers. I'm not even expressing an opinion here. I'm only stating those things that come to mind as part of that question.
On June 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.