At this point in time, we have no interest in pursuing a merger with another financial institution.

After careful deliberation, consultation with my financial advisor and consideration of developments since the announcement of the merger, I have decided to vote against the transaction. I believe that Hewlett-Packard can create greater value for stockholders as a stand-alone company than as a company combined with Compaq.

[John Mack] led a dramatic turnaround at CSFB -- delivering a $1.4B profit last year, enhancing its reputation by resolving major regulatory challenges and strengthening the franchise in key areas for future growth.

I really don't want to characterize him at all at this point other than to say we are pursuing that lead,

You're safer online than offline. And the safest place for you to be online is through your financial institution.

If a financial institution is too big to fail, it is too big to exist.