On 10 January 2001, a number of media quoted the statement of DPR Speaker Akbar Tandjung that the DPR did not need to apologize to the president. The remark was a "retort" to President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) who insists he will not consult the DPR, unless the DPR apologizes to him first. Gus Dur's attitude was caused by an offensive statement made against him by DPR member A.M. Fatwa in a consultation meeting, who suggested Gus Dur see a "shrink