During the quarter, we concentrated on integrating Bank of the West products and services at more than 200 new banking locations we acquired.

The improvement is a result of our successful acquisition strategy and solid internal growth in both our Bank of the West and First Hawaiian Bank subsidiaries.

She's kind of like saying, bring it on. Let's see what happens.

His number is too low. I think it's voodoo economics, that's where I'm coming from.

A seed sown today, brings promise for tomorrow

[However, he sees both sides of the issue. In defense of the states,] if you accept the concept of sovereign immunity as a valid doctrine, it's a reasonable exercise ... States aren't like a business; they don't sell software.