We're trying to build a solid, sound base on which to grow long term. Our goal is a billion-dollar institution in eight years or less and a $3 billion bank beyond. We have a long-term, long-range vision and goal and we're just executing to get there.

We're trying to build a solid, sound base on which to grow long term, ... Our goal is a billion-dollar institution in eight years or less and a $3 billion bank beyond. We have a long-term, long-range vision and goal and we're just executing to get there.

They're just trying to cope with what they see when they go out on the streets. They go out and see bodies, the sadness of the families. They're not used to that.

If you had any conscience at all, this wouldn't happen. We would find other sources of energy instead of trying to destroy our back yard.

The conundrum I'm trying to solve is whether paying $750 million to defend $170 million in classified revenue is actually a good deal or not.

Ray?s Diner used to be packed with the old timers. We?re just trying to get back the same people. But we [also] get a lot of new kids because a lot of the old- timers passed on ? [there?s] a new generation.