Globalization is not a monolithic force but an evolving set of consequences - some good, some bad and some unintended. It is the new reality.

We're looking to have the ability to come in and be able to capitalize on the marketing in order to grow the top-line. We basically leverage what has worked with our other successful acquisitions - investment in marketing, retention and student services.

Before Medicare, nearly half of American seniors were forced to go without coverage because insurance companies were reluctant to insure them - making the chances of having health insurance as a senior the same as getting tails on a coin flip.

Americans want to be exposed to the opportunities that a changing world can offer.

Career Education is one of the largest global providers in the higher education sector. We are projecting to be over $1.1 billion in revenue in 2003, which puts us number one in our sector for onsite education and number two for online education in terms of revenue.

It's dishonest to say we're doing everything we can for our seniors when there is so much more we can.

As all Americans head forward into the new reality globalization has created, they want leaders who will level with them and help level the playing field.