We've totally changed the way we hand out money. We went from an organization that promised to give, then hand out, to an agency that raises money first, then hands out.

(She was) very pleasant, had a lot of friends, and just a child you look forward to seeing every day when you come to school.

I just couldn't pass it up with three kids, including one who will be a a senior next year and another who will be a freshman.

This is one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make, and it was never taken lightly. I love this United Way and the team we have built. Working with the agencies has been a pleasure and I am in awe every day of their work.

When figures start flowing up to $200 billion, I have concerns, ... $1 billion is a lot of money.

We have all the hallmarks here of a rush to spend money. We have got to be careful that this does not become a feeding frenzy. ... This is our grandchildren's money.