There has been some improvement in the president's condition since yesterday. The improvement is significant enough that there is cautious optimism regarding his condition.

He's battling . . . he's fighting every day. There's no effort to camouflage or hide anything.

All these calls he's getting are an infringement upon his ability to rest.

I think it's an excellent improvement and a real step forward in limiting the influence of outside forces on the legislative process.

The semiconductor industry continues to show signs of improvement in a healthier global economic environment. As the market for computing, consumer communications and Internet-related products continues to grow, we believe Applied Materials, with our technology leadership and global infrastructure, will have an excellent opportunity to capitalize on this growth.

We are pleased to report recent tests show dramatic improvement in his bone density, making surgery possible. While initially beneficial at managing the pain, in recent months, the injections have not been as effective and the pain has only intensified. Delaying surgery is no longer a viable treatment option.