Q And then, broadly, can you say — you know, last week was when the administration began to, sort of, ratchet up warnings that an invasion could be imminent, it could happen at any time. This week, where — can you say how, if at all, the President’s view has changed about the risk? Is it the same? Is it getting worse? Is it getting (inaudible)?
MS. PSAKI: I think when we said it was imminent, it remains imminent. But, again, we can’t make a prediction of what decision President Putin will make. We’re still engaged in diplomatic discussions and negotiations.
Q So, there’s no new element in the last week that’s changed the President’s view one way or the other on (inaudible)?
MS. PSAKI: Well, “imminent” has a pretty intense meaning. Doesn’t it?
Q I agree. I agree.
MS. PSAKI: Okay.
Q And it’s still the belief that it’s imminent?
MS. PSAKI: Correct.
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