Instead of just putting down money, we thought it would be a show of solidarity and resolve to climb the mountain. It also defines the donor as an active person who's generally comfortable in the outdoors.

A mountain is a challenge and requires determination and fortitude, and the situation in Tibet is a metaphor for that. The Chinese are a tremendous force in Tibet. They're fairly immovable and determined, but a determined group of people can take on a foe like that and make a change if they're resourceful and resilient.

There is solidarity in the industry and if we have to, we'll show them where the food comes from and if it's not on the shelves, they'll realize there's a problem.

In February, we thought we might be running out of money, so we sent out a fundraising appeal.

The fact that we are able to show solidarity among developing countries all across the issues despite difficulties ... was absolutely fundamental to arriving to an agreement on the development package.

I confirmed I was coming here last year and I didn't want to cancel it so as to show solidarity against terrorism and with Spain,