The continued success and growth just proves that God meant us to be here.

Our growth strategy for next year [2006] is built on the tremendous success and momentum developed during 2005.

It's a question of growth. In some ways we think that they're a victim of their own success. I mean, when you have already won the war, what do you do next?

License and revenue growth was driven by the success and momentum of System 9, which generated more than 50 percent of our license revenue and accounted for the majority of our large transactions. We're very pleased to report another quarter of strong execution during our exciting product launch.

The question of whether the missions were a success is difficult to answer. From the standpoint of physical growth, yes. But with declining Indian populations, because of disease, it was a hollow victory.

It's definitely a motivation for all of us, but what I really need is that ring. I want to put that ring on my finger. I want the experience. We've come too far to turn back now.