QUOTE - July 19, 2002

"The trouble, unfortunately, is that the shock of what has happened will keep malfeasance down for a while. But human nature being what it is -- and memories fade -- it will be back. And it is important that at that time appropriate legislation be in place to inhibit activities that we would perceive to be inappropriate."

-Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, speaking to Congress on the economy's health and the need for thoughtful legislation on accounting industry reform.

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