We, as we took over the investigation, made it clear to them that they should not be investigating any of these matters. Secondly, we asked that the commanders reach out to current employees as well as former employees to encourage them to participate. So any efforts to intimidate witnesses or prevent them from doing it would be inconsistent with that.

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The same mistakes can never be repeated.

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No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised.

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I spent a lot of time in the school psychologist's office. I didn't apply myself. My mother thought I had learning disabilities.

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The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right.

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I have to make a lot of decisions that aren't in the best interests of individuals, whether they be owners, club executives, players.

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My job is to protect the integrity of the NFL and to make sure the game is as safe as possible.

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You have to continue to learn. That's how you develop. So the people who show that curiosity, that ambition, that willingness to do what it takes to improve and to get better, they're the people who are going to be successful in the long term.

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When there's a pattern of mistakes, something has got to change.

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I don't get myself caught up in the rhetoric of any personal comments that are made.

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It's always unfortunate when something gets misreported and the facts are not clear.

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The one thing I would hope would go on my tombstone is, 'I made my parents proud.'

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My goal was to prove to my family I wasn't a dummy.

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Change before you're forced to change.

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Yes, NFL players deserve to be paid well. Unfortunately, economic realities are forcing everyone to make tough choices and the NFL is no different. These are not easy negotiations, but the outcome can be positive. If both sides give a little, everyone, including fans, will get a lot and the game will improve through innovation. Even in difficult economic times, a new CBA presents us with the opportunity to secure the future of our game.

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I don't expect to try to get people to like everything I do. I want them to respect what I do.

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I take my responsibilities very seriously.

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This is an opportunity to create a better future for the NFL, to improve the game for our fans, and to expand the economic benefits for the players and teams. Staying with the status quo is not an option. The world has changed for everyone, including the NFL and our fans. We must get better in everything we do ... If both sides compromise and give a little, everyone will get a lot, especially the fans.

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I think when someone is injured in your family, you want to speak to the individual and you want to hear their voice and you want to make sure they are OK.

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I am awake a lot of nights.

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I'm very fortunate, and I know that.

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