William Weldon Quotes (3 Quotes)

Our first-quarter results were as anticipated and we look forward to improving performance throughout the balance of the year.

Together with Guidant, we have spent more than a year planning an integration that will create an extraordinary cardiovascular device business that can deliver better medical treatment sooner to millions of patients. We strongly believe that our union with Guidant is the only one that can deliver on that promise and create lasting value for shareholders of both companies.

We are continuing to make significant investments in research and development in order to bring important new products to market, positioning us well for long-term growth.