Quotes by Don Porter

“Its very disappointing to lose by one vote, especially when theres an abstention, ... I wonder who the 52 are who voted against us. Thats my concern.”

“I am encouraged by recent media reports that the IOC President has expressed the possibility of reconsideration of the decision in Singapore in that ‘there were precedents for the full IOC to reconsider a decision,”

“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, just as weve always been dedicated to growing softball globally and keeping it as a world-class sport that projects the Olympic image and ideals -- especially its promotion of women.”

“We remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program,”

“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.”

“Its not too late to get on to the London program,”

“Our national federations are legitimate members, some are stronger, some are weaker.”

“We have some plans,”

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

“how many are just on paper?”