The previous bonds have gotten us a step closer to our goals. They are all pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This is the final piece.

We have to build these schools, so our choice is either to build it at that site ... or to displace thousands of people to find enough land to do it.

We've tried very hard to be as respectful as we can to the site, but at the same time offer as many things to the public so that they can own a piece of history.

I feel that the goals we gave up this weekend were preventable. But, overall, I think we learned a lot this weekend.

Greater clarity regarding this transaction and future growth goals (without the Guidant acquisition) are needed.

Greater clarity regarding this transaction and future growth goals (without the Guidant acquisition) are needed,