It allows us to assume service, conduct the hearing in their absence and then get a bench warrant for their arrest,

It makes it all the more poignant because of the absence of our colleague Peter Jennings. We had hoped that he would be here tonight so we could have a reunion, a celebration.

Hearing those names, all those players are real good players. To be placed with them is a real honor.

I miss from day one hearing him on those scanners: 'Engine one back in service.' That was a big deal there.

We shall study and obtain credible evidence against those mentioned in these scandals and in the absence of the attorney general moving on time to charge them, we shall bring private prosecution.

Getting Leon back is a big plus for us. His absence put us in a hole last year.