We've seen a consistent downward trend in responsiveness to submitted activity.

It's a steady downward trend. And it's something the big leagues are well aware of.

It's the trend we've seen for a long time.

Never in my lifetime have I seen this much activity.

I've noticed since 2005 there's been a downward trend in the number of reported offenses, and hopefully with a renewed energy and renewed excitement about the direction the department will go, we're on a great foundation, we'll be able to reduce that number even further.

The downward trend in deficit reduction must be continued to warrant an upgrade. Something must be done to increase revenues and not in decreasing expenditures. Its underlying trends and processes that really drive our view on credit ratings versus the actual numbers per se.