I am optimistic that this unified effort by our softball delegation will show Mr. Rogge and the IOC members that almost three months after the vote, we remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program.

In essence, he said the door is open, that reconsideration could be given,

I'm optimistic. Everyone I've talked to is very supportive at least to come back and give us an opportunity for another shot at it. That's all we're asking for.

It was pretty good drama, and maybe a little cheesy. But Dad never worried about being cheesy or being cool. He simply articulated what he thought was right, and then acted on those beliefs.

It's going to have to be at Torino, ... If it isn't, I think time will work against us.

It's not too late to get on to the London program,

It's very disappointing to lose by one vote, especially when there's an abstention, ... I wonder who the 52 are who voted against us. That's my concern.

It was all very positive, a very good meeting. He outlined eventually what the process would be as far as reconsideration.

We are two separate sports, similar in some respects, but separate, and we want people to understand that. That might have caused confusion before.

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