Our decision to increase our production outlook is being driven by better performance from areas throughout our asset base.

The U.S. postal service has more workers in big cities where there is more mail. Our land management agencies deserve the same treatment. Imagine if a piece of mail sat for six months before being delivered.

Our business community has demonstrated outstanding support for Oklahoma City's economic growth.

Our natural gas supply problems are man-made by legislation and red tape. We are joining together to call on Congress and the Administration to take immediate action to fix the problem. The solution is in their hands and within their reach.

Delivering on our long-term commitment to enhance shareholder value, this is Devon's third consecutive annual dividend increase. We doubled the dividend in 2004, increased it by 50 percent in 2005 and are increasing it by 50 percent again this year. We also completed a 50-million share stock repurchase program in 2005 and have another 50-million share repurchase program now under way.