He says some of the right things but he does not change anything.

The federal government in general and, in particular, agricultural officials don't seem to understand that the countryside is more than real-estate values, gross margins, profitability and exports. This ban about slaughtering cattle, it comes from someone sitting at a desk who knows nothing about agriculture but just wants results tomorrow.

If the government wants to increase the supply of beef, they need to give us the methods to invest and to stimulate production. This decision is more about elections than production.

We have made every change the commission has asked us to make to the technical documentation, and we are prepared to do more if they request it. Yesterday's announcement underscores Microsoft's commitment to meeting the commission's demands.

He's the greatest player in the world right now. Both sides of the ball -- offensively, defensively -- he's playing great.

This would be the same as taking away the right to a hearing, or the right to respond to a statement of objections.