We found that, despite major efforts to repair relations, there is still a rift in how we view each other and the world.

Despite the best efforts of the F.C.C. to create competition, after the bubble burst, there weren't any competitive alternative to the Bells. Now that the cable operators are able to offer voice service to complement their high-speed data, commercial services are a cherry waiting to be picked.

Things will get better despite our efforts to improve them

We overcame 27 turnovers despite everything that was going on and we found a way. That's the key about it. This team is showing a lot of heart with the injuries we've got.

We must face the fact that the United States is neither omnipotent nor omniscient; that we are only 6 percent of the world's population; that we cannot impose our will upon the other 94 percent of mankind; that we cannot right every wrong or reverse every adversity; and that therefore there cannot be an American solution to every world problem.

If it looks like this is a leaky system despite FDA's efforts to really step it up, we may very well call for it to be taken off the market,