The result is that we are less prepared than we would like to be for what could be a very serious humanitarian emergency.

American-based NGOs [nongovernmental organizations] have not had access to Iraq until recently, and there is now a fast-track process under way,

The disparities with Central America are stark,

I think because there are real Indian and Pakistani constituencies in the United States , we'll wind up with money for earthquake relief that may be somewhat above the norm for these kinds of forgotten disasters. I think donors still have some spare change in their pockets.

I think it's terribly important that a moderate group of business leaders has come out in favor of fixing what clearly is broken, namely our system of financing congressional campaigns.

It came down to what's beneficial for the league to get the most teams in the tournament. But I don't think they envisioned a league with eight teams in the Top 25.