I'm profoundly disappointed in this decision, but we will nevertheless press on to vindicate Mark's rights on appeal.

It's the first day of the rest of his life,

terribly disappointed about the decision to deprive Mark of his liberty while he pursues his appeals.

Even Bernie Ebbers, who got 25 years, is out pending appeal,

We just have to now concentrate on the appeal,

Tyco is not Enron. The fundamentals at the company were what they should be.

We intend to present Mark as the man we know him to be, along with the relevant facts, to assist the judge in making a fair and just decision.

Mark has nothing to do with these sales tax charges.

Have you no sense of decency? ... Have you no sense of decency at long last?