It's a rude interruption of that string of nine straight monthly job gains.

The Interruption of Everything

Nine times out of 10, I'd give P.J. the ball. He's shown he can get the job done. There's no way I'd pick anybody else. (A&M) is a big deal, but the guy has meant so much to the program. He's an incredible player.

That yenta Barbara Walters, she's nine-million years old.

Ninety-nine percent of the time, if you're straight with the press, they'll be straight with you.

While the monthly December data was not itself a negative surprise, the aggregate 2005 total was a rude reminder.