Justification 1: Because I said so
We have a mandate, and you will just have to deal with it. Don't @ us.
Justification 2: Because Science
We have a team of highly trained scientists who are totally not biased at all. They've been working on this mandate for months, and they're totally not over it.
Justification 3: Because I'm a dictator
I am the ruler of this land, and I will do what I want. Don't @ me.