One of the nice things about the Internet is people aren't terribly anonymous; they only think they are. Lots of footprints get left all over the place by people who are a little unwary. |
Our views on Syria are well known. A communication was made from our side to the Indian government early December conveying our objections to the oil deal. |
Syria has been on the wrong side of history. Increasingly, the rest of the Middle East is moving towards democracy and freedom. On the other hand, Syria has always supported terror. |
That doesn't mean we had the right applicants. |
That's a great thing. It gives us time off, mentally. |
The crack epidemic sparked a lot of new drug-dealing groups and those drug-dealing groups committed a lot of violence. …The crack epidemic, although it certainly is not over, did recede. And the second thing that happened is people learned that this is a foolish way to live. |
The first message was if one of you shoots somebody, law enforcement will focus on everybody. It can be drug enforcement, probation, parole and (serving) outstanding warrants. It was the message that if you want that kind of attention, just let someone in your group pull the trigger. |
The next year is shaping up as a high-risk game of chicken. |
The overall picture is of an operator aggressively maintaining its market position in a highly competitive market, and sacrificing margin to do it. |
There was a communication in December. |
There's such animosity toward the police in some urban communities that even people who aren't afraid, and who hate crime, still feel cooperating is something good people don't do. |
They want more detail about where the money goes. I see them as more informed investors who want to be wise and cautious about their gifts. |
They were all impressed with India's economic muscle and appreciative of its growing global profile. |
Until the doses of mercury that we've measured are shown to be safe — and that's not going to happen — then they should stop using the material. |
We have got a good communication with India on all issues, whether it's Iran, Iraq or the WTO (World Trade Organization). This is another example of that. |