It is a tribute to her reign and the ongoing friendship between our two nations.

I think it is a great tribute to the Government of Japan and to those who were handling it, including the Foreign Minister and the Prime Minister, that we were able to negotiate at the highest levels - I mean the President, the Secretary of State, and then my opportunity - without high emotionalism.

Richard will not let his coverage be determined by anything he may have received for free, or any other benefits, including the trips and the bachelor party.

He doesn't care to discuss the Devil Rays' situation.

He'll pay whatever attention is needed.

He expects to be back within a week or so. He told me he had his hurricane go-bag all packed and ready to go, but he couldn't lift it.