Getting an agreement sooner rather than later is the right thing to do for our employees, customers, investors and our communities,

This is a process that really needs to take its course. The agreement really reflects the resolve of Delta employees who are working together to help save the company.

We believe this consent agreement is in the best interests of our shareholders and employees and reflects the company's commitment to a continued presence in New Hampshire.

As part of our agreement with SJL they provided us a list of employees they'd like to retain. Per the agreement they initiated that, and we agreed to administer that news to employees.

The severance agreement announced today offers former Enron employees a real and immediate option to receive an additional cash payment from Enron. The agreement eliminates the risk that former employees would receive little or no severance as a result of a lengthy and costly court battle that most could ill afford.

This agreement makes sense for Guidant shareholders and employees. It amplifies the opportunity for us to do more for patients with cardiovascular disease through a union with Johnson & Johnson.