That was our battle cry and that is what we accomplished this year. When Boston needed [a pitcher], they were ready. Our pitchers prepared for that, they worked hard for that, and they saw some rewards. In that respect, I'm very pleased.

If it was the 'Princessmobile,' the IRL would make sure that car would be in the garage getting fixed right now.

Is very optimistic that the replacement for the shuttle will be built at Kennedy Space Center.

Bill (Gerstenmaier) said that was Wayne's assessment at a particularly dark moment last week and we're already off that date.

They risked their lives, ... You can't buy the kind of dedication that I saw down there from our folks for money -- for any amount of money. It's not about salary or about holding a job. It's about dedication to the program.

He's been with me for about an hour now.

While we're trying to figure out what to do, lots of dates get floated around. Until we actually caucus as a management team and figure out what our constraints are, we don't have a date except that right now, Bill and I think it's somewhat earlier than October. We'll let you know when we can.

Basically, we're just getting settled in.

Any time I can have more flexibility and control of my money, I think that is a good thing - as long as it is optional.