The first quarter was another strong operating quarter for MGM MIRAGE. We continued to build on our foundation of world-class resorts, and we also made significant progress on meaningful development projects which we believe will leverage our strengths -- management, brands, financial discipline -- and lead to sustained growth for many years to come.

It has to be distinctive and it has to be more urban and it has to feel contemporary.

Not only was Walter a prominent figure in the financial community, he played an invaluable role on our Board and was well-known in the gaming industry for his brilliant business sense. The MGM Mirage family is mourning his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

(E-casinos) should be regulated. It should be controlled and it should be taxed,

It's a great state to operate in, ... still in question.

People who don't see that, I think, are sticking their heads in the sand,

Project City-Center confirms a cultural and lifestyle revival of city living, reaffirms the growing sophistication and maturity of Las Vegas and sets a benchmark for new growth and exciting new experiences as the city moves into its next 100 years.

I've said many times, what we are seeing now is the equivalent of last century's Industrial Revolution,

Every time a new jurisdiction opens, I've heard that same comment, ... It's just a faulty assessment.

We are a nation of immigrants, and this is an issue that affects all of us. These are employees who have come to this country looking for opportunities and they have taken advantage of those opportunities by earning good jobs.