“Majority Leader DeLay is a fixture within the conservative movement and has a strong record of accomplishments, which makes him an inviting target for liberals and Democrats alike. It goes with the territory. He understands that.”
“We weren't prepared, we didn't have the background information [and] we didn't have the collateral information. In many cases, you can do more damage than good if you don't do your homework.”
“They just have different customs, and we want to be knowledgeable and accept those customs. One of the worst things you can do is be in Japan and demand a fork.”
“Japan has much more aggressive plans to build plants and facilities in North America than any other country. Plus, we already had two Japanese plants here, so we wanted to capitalize on that relationship.”