A number of technologies have been developed, most of which relate back to the core communications services we deliver. Think about video technologies. That's certainly one area we're looking to expand our capabilities for video.

The intellectual property developed by AT&T is a core component of MPEG-4 capability. We are actively discussing and working out terms with each company for the licensing of that intellectual property, to enable them to fully take advantage of the technology.

What we're doing is pretty common among intellectual property holders. We're looking for ways to make sure others are able to take advantage of this technology and expand their capabilities and services by utilizing it, and at the same time we're able to get fair value back for the research and R&D expenses that go into developing it in the first place.

The First Lady role is really difficult. It has no job description... You have to create it for yourself.

We'll hold out our hand; they have to unclench their fist.

You have to test your ideas in a public forum.