This matter is unfortunate but the actions we have taken are in the best interests of Nortel Networks,

He realized he was wrong in some of his actions at West Virginia, ... He's just a competitive guy and got caught up. He was wrong and has apologized.

The last three years have just been going steadily downhill as far as the actions, methods and means that have been used by the foundation. Everyone would like to see a good festival, but the way things have been handled, it makes it next to impossible for Mr. Spinks to work with the Bill Monroe Foundation.

Today's actions were pretty well discounted and well telegraphed,

Do actions agree with words? There's your measure of reliability. Never confine yourself to the words.

I have twice unsuccessfully sought help from Paul Castellano to put down union activities, these actions I regret deeply.