I think that is errant nonsense, as is the claim that 'Oh well, if we let management put in these requirements it is a downward slide and pretty soon labor will have no strength,'

Cooper Automotive is an excellent strategic fit with Federal-Mogul. The addition of this premier manufacturer with a talented management team further strengthens Federal-Mogul's leadership position in the automotive industry.

I don't understand why they're not stepping up to that and saying,

I was simply defending my profession and my passion.

It's ... quite clear the only way there could have been a match between the code numbers and a particular athlete was on the basis of information supplied by the UCI.

Our suggestion has been to (Verbruggen), 'Why are you looking farther than the UCI in respect of disclosure?'