In September, 1998, an invitation was sent by that committee to Dr. Chopra and others to appear before the committee, and a notice of meeting was issued for October 1, 1998. That meeting, however, was cancelled as the scientists stated that they were concerned about the repercussions on their careers if they appeared before our committee.
This does not deal with an event in the past
A: No

Last to the race<br>Susie hated running. Yet her friend challenged her to a race. So she felt obliged. She ran as fast she could. Yet finished last.
At one point in the race, Susie was in first place.
A: It's impossible to say

South African President Thabo Mbeki, the main mediator in Côte d'Ivoire's peace process, said on Sunday that Pretoria is heightening its intervention in the West African nation to pave the way for elections later this year.
Under Thabo Mbeki, South Africa has prospered economically.
A: