By not putting it in the earnings release, that was an attempt to minimize it. |
He had to get more involved, yes. |
He was involved before, but he took on a whole new duty. |
He was one of the few who went out on a limb in probing and had a negative opinion about the company. |
I believe that's correct, yes. |
I didn't want to plead guilty to anything. It's hard to answer whether one word would have changed whether I'd be here today. |
I don't feel in the last three days I've protected myself. |
I don't know if it was a mistake or a lie. |
I don't know what anybody's intent is when they make a mistake. |
I don't remember many people who were not surprised at the size of the loss and the nature of the loss. |
I guarantee it was pretty shocking to me when I realized it. I called (my attorney) pretty late and roused him awake. |
I had no reason to doubt that at that time, no. |
I know that, but in order for this to work, everyone needs to believe that I am. |
I pled guilty because I was guilty. |
I was frankly afraid these things would come back to me for years. |