The evidence indicates, ... that Enron would not have been able to engage in the extent of the accounting deceptions it did, involving billions of dollars, were it not for the active participation of major financial institutions willing to go along with and even expand upon Enron's activities. -Robert Roach

 

The evidence indicates, ... that Enron would not have been able to engage in the extent of the accounting deceptions it did, involving billions of dollars, were it not for the active participation of major financial institutions willing to go along with and even expand upon Enron's activities.


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The evidence indicates, ... that Enron would not have been able to engage in the extent of the accounting deceptions it did, involving billions of dollars, were it not for the active participation of major financial institutions willing to go along with and even expand upon Enron's activities.

Robert Roach

If this is the best option for our members, then we will help facilitate the merger. Certainly we would have liked to play a larger role in the [discussion] process, but we understand the legal considerations to that.

Robert Roach

The key to holding this joint hearing is that it benefits the public, because it consolidates all of these issues into a more concise area. We may see this meeting extend over two nights, but if both boards were to hold separate meetings, they may extend for a much longer period of time.

Robert Roach

Enron's practice of using prepaid transactions to understate debt and overstate cash flow from operations made its financial statement look much stronger; that in turn helped Enron maintain its investment rate credit rating and support -- even boost -- its share price.

Robert Roach

The concept is good. I don't know if the current administration would know how to enforce it. But it's not a waste of taxpayers' money if it gets us to recognize the problem and find a solution.

Robert Roach