It wasn't nasty. There were no negative ads, no personal attacks,

Let's not be narrow, nasty, and negative.

It has become clear that in light of the continuing personal attacks on me, and the unprecedented level of negative attention our firm -- and each of you -- has had to endure, that this is the best thing I can do for you, our clients and our shareholders,

I do not like negative attacks.

I tell you no such evidence exists. They have recycled a bunch of old rumors ... There is no pattern and you're not going to find a pattern.

negative personal attack ads.