Our growth has been quite measured. It's never been our intent to impose a lot of restaurants on the world read more

Our growth has been quite measured. It's never been our intent to impose a lot of restaurants on the world but rather to keep pace with the demand for our food. We've very methodically entered new markets and built in our existing markets based on the demand and what our opportunity has been.

GM takes no position on the matter.

GM takes no position on the matter.

I feel I've got unfinished business at international level.

I feel I've got unfinished business at international level.

Manfred: Let's get something straight, ok? There's no "we". There never was a "we". In fact, without "me", it wouldn't read more

Manfred: Let's get something straight, ok? There's no "we". There never was a "we". In fact, without "me", it wouldn't even be a "you".

He's kicking, so he's alive and active.

He's kicking, so he's alive and active.

Obviously, everybody likes to see you around and get to know your new teammates. But everybody understands Manny's not on read more

Obviously, everybody likes to see you around and get to know your new teammates. But everybody understands Manny's not on the same page with all of us. Just like Pedro [Martinez]. Pedro was used to doing his own thing, but you win 15 to 20 games every year, you've earned the respect of your teammates, and nobody is going to [complain] about it.

Power wears out those who don't have it.

Power wears out those who don't have it.

We had it easier than they did. We were recognized by the council.

We had it easier than they did. We were recognized by the council.

We will go there with an extremely open mind. If they are really serious . . . we should be read more

We will go there with an extremely open mind. If they are really serious . . . we should be able to find an agreement without too much difficulty.