The fundamental strength of the industries we serve -- notably global mining, infrastructure construction, oil and gas, and energy -- continued to improve.

The horror is how anyone would make it if they were unable to work because of a disability.

These initiatives are tangible examples of our plans for future growth across all lines of Caterpillar's business in China,

I don't think he (Jackson) or anyone else could do a better job than I've done and I'm surprised anyone is running against me. I don't know what anyone else can bring to the table because we've already brought everything to the table.

Hopefully, the (2006) Stanley Livingstone Expedition will fare somewhat better.

In the last six years, overseas markets have been poor investments.

I want people to have a higher income. But you do that by starting out maybe driving a forklift or working in a warehouse, and then you get new skills. You can learn how to paint. You can learn how to assemble. You can become a welder.

It's beginning to filter in. It's clear that things are being restored pretty steadily in Alabama, parts of Mississippi and areas outside of New Orleans.

Strong underlying fundamentals are in place, and we believe this is a business cycle that has staying power.

That profit incentive is a pretty good motivator to help the region get back on its feet in a hurry.