We'll continue to have a major presence and impact here. These latest asset decisions are aimed at strengthening our ability to continue to succeed in the global market, which is critical to our future as a major employer here in Puget Sound.

Ford is at the bottom of the barrel among major auto makers on fuel economy, but today is a better day. Increasing hybrid production is a good step in the right direction.

The major problem is not, 'There aren't people out there who are technically qualified and gifted enough in the ability to present the information.' [The problem is] they are not compensated equal to somebody that has a master's degree, but has never worked a day in their life in the real world.

The specifics are going to be dependent on our ability to raise money. Our wish list is much bigger than our pocketbook right now.

We had originally aimed to complete the latest inventory adjustments for common-grade steel by the end of March, but we now think we need to extend de-stocking efforts in the first quarter (to June).

I always felt that my greatest asset was not my physical ability, it was my mental ability.