If given this information, we have confidence that the public will keep the Y2K rollover in perspective, realizing it is one more challenge we as a nation will meet. In closing, let me spend a moment on my thoughts about what the media might consider as this story is reported over the next 10 months.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, and demands of those who cover it an ongoing commitment to staying on top of developments, as facts here have a very short half-life. A given condition of preparedness observed even a few weeks ago is quite likely different today.