It will create a much stronger competitor, which will be a factor for others in the industry.

[Schwartz vowed to cooperate with congressional and Justice Department investigations.] And as far as the political contribution issue is concerned, this comes under the heading ... of no good deed goes unpunished, ... I don't think there is anything here for me to be concerned about.

As far as the political contributions issue is concerned, this comes under the heading ... of no good deed goes unpunished, ... I don't think there's anything here for me to be concerned about.

No 'secret' or 'classified' information was ever discussed with the Chinese or included in any reports provided to the Chinese.

Not at all, ... I've been a Democrat all my life, and I've been a contributor to candidates of Democratic persuasion -- sometimes Republican -- all my life. I'm a political activist. I consider it a responsibility and, frankly, I consider it a privilege to be a part of it.

The demand for satellite services is huge and growing. It is the most cost-effective method of extending high-quality broadcast and broadband interactive multimedia services worldwide.

I can open any door I want as chairman of a $6 billion company.