Our tour would have been canceled without the Alcoa sponsorship. It would have generated a big loss.

It kind of tells the story. But it's not inconsistent with national figures and we're determined to reverse it.

We are looking to see the community rally around the concept of a world-class company by increased contributions and ticket sales.

We're not mourning a loss. We're celebrating a victory: his victory in life over forces that would hurt his people, his victory in terms of letting us know that love is more powerful than hate.

It was a very disappointing loss. I apologize to the people that have worn this uniform and supported us. That was a very poor performance. ... We stunk it up and all I can do is tell them that we'll work hard to get it right.

Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.