However, the economics of our business continued to deteriorate. We barely escaped bankruptcy a year ago, and in the aftermath of that escape we had to make some even tougher decisions.

This airline is grateful for his extensive contributions and we will miss his friendship and support. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Casey family on its personal loss.

The executive moves we are announcing today will strengthen American for the long-term future and reflect well on the depth of the Company's management team.

At American Airlines, we have built a business around the love of travel that has lasted three quarters of a century. And I'm pretty sure we're just getting started.

I think in just about any business the low cost competitor is always going to have an advantage.

But I don't think the popularity of flying has diminished a bit.

We have, unlike many of our competitors, continued to meet our various financial obligations.

We need to take excellent care of our customers, and do so at a profit.

Women defend themselves by attacking, just as they attack by sudden and strange surrenders.

The Lord’s holy fire lit my path.

Good and great are seldom in the same man.

Children are the true connoisseurs. What's precious to them has no price - only value.

Any area you slough off in your life will reflect in your meditation. Be happy when you could be depressed. Push jealous, fear, and anger out of your mind. Don't feel sorry for yourself.

A free society cherishes nonconformity. It knows from the non-conformist, from the eccentric, have come many of the great ideas.

Life is definitely always about expanding. That's how we grow.

One of my favorite things about 'Spring Awakening' is that it is enjoyable and important for both kids and adults to see.

Awakening is not something you achieve. It is something you relax into.

Love is when there is no denying "it"...that magical, elusive feeling that really seizes us and takes us from the inside.