Because we are a two-state area, this kind of competition is unavoidable. Corporations are very sophisticated, and they're going to seek all the options they can because that's what's advantageous to them. |
It's not bad to reinforce Scott Air Force Base. Far from experiencing anything negative, we did extremely well in this round. |
One of the things that we talk about is moving toward knowledge-based economics. In trying to create some vision for the future, I think higher education has a greater role to play in that. |
We remain supportive of the project. There's been a significant amount already spent... (Shaw has) performed admirably in all this. The challenge is moving forward with a financial plan. |