In my opinion, if we want to be able to talk to those who work there, we should not spend too much time in buses or planes. Personally, I would prefer staying there for two days. Otherwise, it would just be a flying visit, a bit like Mr. Obama's trip here last week. I would ask you to consider that. I will leave it up to you to decide. I will respect the consensus. We could leave Wednesday morning and be back in time for the Thursday afternoon committee meetings.
On February 23rd, 2009. See this statement in context.