Mr. Murdock was the chief lawyer, chief lobbyist -- he was the whole package on this deal.

The transition of North Carolina's economy from textiles and tobacco to tourism and technology.

The causes are numerous. One of the areas is insufficient concrete, insufficient runway length and the lack of safety areas on some existing airports that we have today.

These are pretty broad-reaching recommendations. They're pretty much where they need to be.

The defined touchdown zone is the first 3,000 feet of the runway.

Everything we bring to the board complies with the (incentive) policy, ... If it does not, we will not ask for it. Every time he (Privette) votes against an incentive, he's voting against jobs.

I know that runway, 24 Left, very well. What you're concerned about is, where did the plane touch down and how fast was it going?

The right to deny the decision to land remains with the captain. The pilots have the most up-to-date information on board.

[Cox, however, emphasized that Toronto's airport has long, grooved runways, which should prevent the buildup of puddles, but which can also lead to hydroplaning.] I know that runway, 24 Left, very well, ... What you're concerned about is, where did the plane touch down and how fast was it going?