Given 'According to fourth-year student David Schmidt, who serves as president of the Students Affairs council, the upgraded lounge is a priority for the students.', can 'According to David Schmidt, the upgraded lounge is very important for the students.' be seen as maintaining a distinct, neutral position?
According to fourth-year student David Schmidt, who serves as president of the Students Affairs council, the upgraded lounge is a priority for the students.###According to David Schmidt, the upgraded lounge is very important for the students.