It's fair to say that we're aware of consumer concerns on the installation of this software on Sony products. For now we're going to wait for more facts to become available and then evaluate what, if any, action is appropriate.

People who want to make a donation or contribute to a cause should actively seek out reputable organizations and then contact them by telephone or by typing their Web address into a Web browser. The important point is that they initiate this contact on their own.

We've never done this. It's not our place to give out report cards on the states.

As communications technologies develop, we must ensure that such progress does not come at the expense of our nation's safety and security.