The tobacco giants really fought the treaty's negotiation and are now engaging in tactics all over the world in an attempt to interfere in the treaty's implementation.

Who would have thought 20 years ago that this corporation would be out there promoting its new smoking prevention programs?

From Africa to Latin America to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, we are hearing of attempts to interfere at the highest levels of government.

They are the first major commercial tenant to come into the World Trade Center site. So it's a very important commitment. And it is highly valued by the city and the state. We hope it's a magnet.

During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally.

This is out of the question and out of negotiation.