Because of the confidential nature of the league's substance abuse policy, we can't comment on any aspect of that program.

We've made a quantum leap forward in our efforts to prevent the use and abuse of alcohol. We've taken a strong stance and made some progress. Attitudes have changed. We're all in this together, shaping the way kids grow up and look at the idea of drinking.

The number of child abuse cases has indeed increased recently, and the cases have also been more sadistic in nature.

Sexual abuse and rape in our prisons are the epitome of the dehumanizing nature of our entire correctional system. Prison rape is a human rights issue; it's a public health issue; and it's a public safety issue.

By nature, he's a quiet person. It took him a while to get in the role of being vocal on the court. With us he's outgoing, but with new people he's a pretty quiet kid.

Investors were looking to President Bush to throw them a life-raft in a sea of accounting fraud and abuse. Instead, the president threw them a pair of cement shoes,