Does 'We have concluded, from the available evidence, that the Vice President arrived in the room shortly before 10:00, perhaps at 9:58.' hold a position of neutrality in relation to 'The Vice President was needed to give directions to the other officials.'
We have concluded, from the available evidence, that the Vice President arrived in the room shortly before 10:00, perhaps at 9:58.###The Vice President was needed to give directions to the other officials.