"[A spokesman for Andersen reiterated the firm’s statement given on Wednesday.] Reaching out to the groups affected in this case is consistent with our commitment to address the issues raised by Enron’s collapse in a straightforward and constructive manner, … We think it is in the best interests of all parties to deal expeditiously and responsibly with what has occurred." – Arthur Andersen

“[A spokesman for Andersen reiterated the firm’s statement given on Wednesday.] Reaching out to the groups affected in this case is consistent with our commitment to address the issues raised by Enron’s collapse in a straightforward and constructive manner, … We think it is in the best interests of all parties to deal expeditiously and responsibly with what has occurred.” – Arthur Andersen