Dick Parsons
Dick Parsons
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We're committed to cooperating with the independent examiner as well as fulfilling all of our other obligations under the settlement,
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We're now in a position to do the things that I didn't think we'd be able to do till the 2005 time frame,
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We are very pleased to have reached an understanding with Mr. Icahn.
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This transaction also underscores our commitment to a strategy of managing closely related, industry-leading businesses to maximize shareholder returns.
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We like the cable business, ... We think that's a business that's going to be a consolidating business over the next couple of years and we'd like to be in a position to play in that consolidation. And I think this puts us right in the midst of it as we speak.
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We wanted to move to a place where our cable company is separately structured, so we'd have cable-based currency to take advantage of further consolidation in the cable space, ... And we wanted to be able to dial up or down our ownership of cable, based on our view of the industry and of the needs of the company at a given point in time.
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Secular concerns that have weighed on our stock are overblown. Secular trends warrant us accelerating the program.
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One of the things that has strengthened the bond between Laura and me over the years is our shared belief in giving of ourselves to improve the life of our community. We are honored to receive this award and pledge to always strive to live up to the high ideals of its namesake and those of The Jewish Theological Seminary.
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Right now AOL is currently integrated into our operations, ... But if it gets to the point where consolidation is happening in the Internet space and, in order to play most efficiently, we need...our own currency, the possibility (of an IPO) is out there.
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As Steve is one of our major individual shareholders, we'll look forward to his wise counsel as the company continues to move forward.
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Ted Turner's legendary record as a media pioneer and executive at Turner Broadcasting and Time Warner speaks for itself. He is a visionary leader who has made an extraordinary contribution to this company and, indeed, to the world at large.
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As Group chairman, Jeff contributed to our recent achievements by overseeing record-breaking performances at our filmed entertainment and networks businesses, and providing critical leadership for cross-company initiatives involving the digital distribution of content.