Scott Sullivan Quotes (8 Quotes)

I knew it was wrong, but my intentions were not to hurt people.

WorldCom's decision to retire the notes reflects the company's strong liquidity position and positive free cash flow, ... The repayment of these notes is consistent with our stated objective of reducing overall debt.

In the face of intense pressure inside the company, I turned away from the truth,

I am sorry for the hurt that has been caused by my cowardly actions. I truly am, ... I ask the court for leniency so that I can get back to my family as soon as possible.

I wouldn't get confused on the lack of superstar names. That doesn't mean they lack in talent. It doesn't mean they lack in heart. When I look around, instead of being suspect, I think the pitching is plentiful. I've seen a lot of good arms in camp.

As CFO at WorldCom I participated with other members of WorldCom to conspire to paint a false and misleading picture of WorldCom's financial results,

carry the burden of my failing always.

I worked at Sullivan's through high school. At least 10 of my cousins did, too. We would spend hours cleaning bottles in the basement, running bottles through shoots. I don't know if it was good times, but it was what we did.