A temporary pipeline seems like wishful thinking, too. The work force to lay down new pipe just doesn't exist given all the work that needs to be done on current repairs and assessment.

I think it's a compliment but, you know, I've got a tough match ahead of me, ... I'm not really thinking too much about being the favorite because I know what I have to do out there to win my matches.

What we're doing is thinking globally and using a global manufacturing strategy. Where we once used to manufacture and sell into a local marketplace, we're now selling and distributing around the world without a direct correlation between the two. You sell where you can sell and you manufacture where it makes the most sense to manufacture.

If you leave the labor force thinking you have plenty, and then realize that you don't, then you are stuck.

That's always how an officer should be thinking: What level of force do I need to get control of this situation and end it.

Repair and assessment operations are going on as we speak and the hurricane season is just around the corner now. Resources are already stretched to the limit.