With the premise 'We have concluded, from the available evidence, that the Vice President arrived in the room shortly before 10:00, perhaps at 9:58.', is 'The Vice President was needed to give directions to the other officials.' a reasonable conclusion?
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.