There wasn't any observable scientific or procedural reason for them to first decline and then further delay the decision, ... I had to make the inference this was a decision that was made on the basis of political pressure, and it seemed to me that was unacceptable.

I can no longer associate myself with an organization that is capable of making such an important decision so flagrantly on the basis of political influence, rather than the scientific and clinical evidence.

There are a handful of citizens who want to delay the decision until Mr. George comes back. But that would mean we won't be able to apply for Issue 2 money for Taylor Road in 2006 and, in my opinion, would delay the project by another 18 to 25 months.

Microsoft's decision to delay the launch of Vista also had a negative impact on local technology stocks.

It was hard with the situation of the delay, you get ready and then you have to stop. I'm worried about their hunger, their appetite, they had not eaten some from 11:30 a.m. or 12 when they eat lunch, so I got them up there (to press box) to do homework and get a snack.

This [examining submissions] could go on indefinitely and really doesn't change anything,