The last thing I want to do... is offend people and ostracize myself.

I have a group of close personal friends that are all my world. My family is my world. And as long as those people are happy with me, then I'm happy with myself.

I've taken a lot of crap from a lot of people. Probably more than anybody in the history of this sport. I know Hank (Aaron) and Jackie (Robinson) took a good deal of crap, but I guarantee it wasn't for six years. I just keep thinking: How much am I supposed to take?

My comments concerning persons afflicted with AIDS as well as various minority groups have left people wondering if I am a racist.

The media loves nothing more than when there is a racial scandal or something. Racism, bigotry, these are just such hot button issues, and the media loves it.

I am extremely sorry for the stress and confusion I have brought on the Braves organization.

I have hurt people. It was unintentional, but nevertheless, there was damage done.