Re[2]: [ga] U.S. Gov't sets date for ICANN-Verisign power deal appro val

["William X. Walsh" <william@userfriendly.com>]

Hello DPF,

Thursday, April 26, 2001, 11:50:34 AM, DPF wrote:

> The point I was trying to make is that when many within ICANN begged
> for even a 30 day extension to allow more time for consultation the
> very clear message was that this is not possible and we will stick
> with the status quo if no decision by this time.  We were told even a
> delay of some weeks would be unfair to Verisign's plans.

> The USG has now asked for a 21 day extension and as you have indicated
> this will be granted.  Why the different treatment between requests
> from ICANN for more time and requests from the USG?

I think that is clear.  Because it permitted them to push it through
without thorough review as an "urgent" matter.

-- 
Best regards,
 William                            mailto:william@userfriendly.com


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