My time requirements have definitely increased.

Clearly, when I look back at my 12 years on boards, the issues are more complicated now, and certainly the responsibilities and the reading have increased.

The time and distance from the scientist's lab bench to the patient's bedside must be shortened.

For those of us who have been diagnosed with cancer, time is a precious commodity,

a grim-faced Henry said. ''I didn't feel it was appropriate for him to come here and defend himself over this issue. There have been things I have read over the last couple of weeks that are off base and I felt I should come.

I think it's fair to say that we left the door ajar for a subsequent formal offer. We wanted to sign Johnny Damon. We made a very strong and concerted effort to do so. We're disappointed.