prior to july 29th. and we were mindful of the assassination that occurred and we were unsure of the results of that ossetian nation in terms of the stability of the political border. once a new leader took office, and things seem to settle down, we determined that the july 29th date was equitable to address the humanitarian relief of haitian nationals already resident in the united states. we have continued to study the conditions in haiti and we have in fact determined despite the tragic and devastating earthquake that haiti is in fact capable of receiving individuals and we are working with haiti and with humanitarian relief agencies to ensure that their return is as safe and humanely accomplished as possible. i was around. i was at the u.s. citizenship and immigration services on january 10th, 2010, the day that