We have exceeded forecasts. Such large growth was not expected.

We have exceeded forecasts. Such large growth was not expected.

We need to speak to the Greens and the F.D.P. in the next few days. What we need is the read more

We need to speak to the Greens and the F.D.P. in the next few days. What we need is the largest possible consensus. We have our own agenda. We need to conduct open talks.

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock read more

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock market will never depend on it, but I hope the report will annually at least focus attention on the status and condition of our children.

I remember sleeping in places that were infested with rats and waking up with one trundling over my face. Actually, read more

I remember sleeping in places that were infested with rats and waking up with one trundling over my face. Actually, I hate rats! In my time, I've picked up all sorts of things in hotels-fleas, lice, tapeworm.

There is a general agreement in the system that Iran can make trouble for the West in Iraq and Palestine read more

There is a general agreement in the system that Iran can make trouble for the West in Iraq and Palestine and that by doing so it will force the Americans to take it seriously and give it a security role in the region.

Now reality is beginning to sink in -- that Asia is basically a long-term workout. I really don't see much read more

Now reality is beginning to sink in -- that Asia is basically a long-term workout. I really don't see much relief from Asia for quite a while. I think we'll get tired of hearing about Asia before the year is over, but it's really earnings that's key. It's growth that's really the issue.

There are thousands of different card products, some are offered with low interest rates, some are offered with no fees, read more

There are thousands of different card products, some are offered with low interest rates, some are offered with no fees, some are offered with a cash rebate.

That is just how our season has gone so far. We play really well but haven't been able to finish read more

That is just how our season has gone so far. We play really well but haven't been able to finish on the ball.

While the operating results are disappointing, we made significant progress toward executing our strategic plans during the quarter.

While the operating results are disappointing, we made significant progress toward executing our strategic plans during the quarter.