We are not in a situation where we are required by desperation to make structural changes.

It wasn't like a gigantic conspiracy. But it's awfully difficult to demonstrate or prove that when you have such a financial stake in this stuff.

They passed legislation in 2003 providing that most of the cost of the drug benefit would be borne by general revenue. Then they turn around and say that if the general revenue share is too high, the program is out of control.

One of the ironies is that most of the other countries spend considerably less than we do on health care and many other countries have better track records on rates of mortality (and) infant mortality.

We'll make adjustments. We always do.

I think it comes down to desperation. I really don't understand some of the efforts we're getting from some of the guys when we're supposed to be trying to make a push to get into the playoffs. It's astonishing.