Ken Thompson Strong Quotations

I don't think there are many people up in research who have strong ideas about things that they haven't really had experience with.

Today's outcome is a tremendous victory and a major milestone within the merger process, ... It is clear that Wachovia shareholders have strongly endorsed the compelling strategic rationale behind the Wachovia-First Union combination.

I'm very proud of our employees' ability to continue to generate record revenue, fueled by strong results in both our traditional banking and market-sensitive businesses. We continued to gain leverage from improving our efficiency, while at the same time investing significantly for future revenue growth.

Today's announcement reflects our board's confidence in Wachovia's performance and prospects for consistently growing earnings while maintaining a strong capital position.

This is a policy I strongly recommend. If your employer covers 50 percent to 60 percent for it, pay out of your pocket and raise it to 80 percent coverage, ... When you leave work, generally you'll be left with that private policy.