The Commission is confident in the objectivity and thoroughness of its investigative procedures, which presuppose no outcome to this case. This investigation continues.

No new offers were put on the table by the European side.

The committee cannot substitute its judgment for the department's judgment, ... It is only there to see that the procedures are followed fairly.

Microsoft has not given up its exclusionary policies...Indeed any settlement in fact validates the Commission's case. Since the Commission is not bound by any private settlement, ECIS therefore urges the Commission to vigorously defend its 2004 Decision.

I'm proud of this country's economic record and its achievements. But let's have no exaggerated gloating.

Settlement of the case remains the most likely outcome.