In that context, Interpol is an essential element and has a significant role to play in the campaign against counterfeits and we hope it will be able to take the lead in this area.

International police action against the factories and distribution networks should be as uncompromising as that applied to the pursuit of narcotic smuggling.

Countries should think about ways to make the necessary technological, legislative and financial adjustments as quickly as possible to guarantee the availability of quality assured essential drugs.

People don't die from carrying a fake handbag or wearing a fake t-shirt. They can die from taking a counterfeit medicine.

Network news will still play an incredibly important role in this country, but the world that Peter, Tom and Dan began covering 25 years ago isn't the same world today. Technology, lifestyle and what constitutes news have all changed dramatically. I'm not saying that it is better or worse. I'm just saying that it's reality.

We don't want them to play in 35 mph winds. It's not fair to either team.