I think we have been very clear about our programs, and we obviously evaluate them all the time, not just for how they get better but also to make sure that they’re consistent with the law.
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We really feel, at this time, there is strong momentum, strong need, particularly for women, to be able to participate in a sport that they hadn’t had the opportunity to do.
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I think we have had people with uncompromising integrity. Robert Muller, an example, who I think you asked me the same question last fall with a conflict of interest. Their integrity is impeccable.
Because I acknowledge my mistake, August 28th, I said we didn't get this right. We're going to make changes.
I got it wrong in the handling of the Ray Rice matter. And I'm sorry for that.
We are in a position where people are watching and you're in a different world right now and you have to be responsible. You are going to be held accountable.
Well, we certainly didn't know what was on the tape. But we have been very opened and honest and I have also, from two weeks ago when I acknowledged that we didn't get this right. That's my responsibility and I'm accountable for that.