Now, if that's their opening position or their closing position in negotiations, then we're probably not going to make much progress, because I don't think that's economically sound and I don't think that's what the American people expect, is for us to stand by and do nothing.

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And with a more trusted and cable-savvy management, the broadband part should also soon get into its stride and be in a stronger position to sweet-talk other operators into opening their networks for cable telephony.

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