Tom Jurkowsky Quotations

We're committed to fair and equal treatment across the board.

We don't believe that this is a sign that the deal is jeopardy. We still feel that we can better service the government and produce significant cost savings through the proposed joint venture.

Realistically speaking, considering that it's already December 19 and that we don't have a decision from the government, a year-end closing just can't be achieved.

Coffman continues to have the full confidence of the board. Coffman's decision to retire was a personal choice. He's ready to move on to the next stage of his life,

It's certainly not a sign that the deal is in jeopardy or the deal is in trouble. Many mergers of this magnitude involve a second request.

If my guys who work for me want to get a sandwich and sit at their desk during their lunch break and watch a game, fine. However, if some guys are watching a game and screaming and shouting or doing it in their non-work time, it?s up to the manager to take appropriate action. Our policy with respect to this type of thing is common sense.

All we can say is we're very distressed, very disheartened.