There's less spending for our core service. But customers need other service -- network security, disaster recovery -- that are value-added for us.

We were taking an agency that was maybe 1 percent dealing with homeland security and 99 percent disaster, and folding it into something where it could lose focus and resources, ... And that is what's happened.

A lot of people have been afraid, have been scared because of the WorldCom disaster. But a lot of value players are now rushing into AT&T, ... Why? Not because of the phone business, because they have sold their cable assets to Comcast. And that brings a new ball game for AT&T holders. You know, the Comcast deal will give each AT&T shareholder about a third of Comcast stock.

Customer service is at the top of his list, after security.

By adding this new service to our own shipping line, Weyerhaeuser is in a unique position to build value for its businesses and for new customers. As ground transportation becomes increasingly challenging due to congestion and higher costs, we're offering a strong logistical alternative with cost, reliability and environmental benefits.

Privatizing Social Security doesn't make sense, and it's out of step with the fundamental value of ensuring that after a life spent working hard and contributing to the greatness of our nation, every American should have a secure retirement.