Briefing Ken Lay

Vince,

I would like to respond to the discussion that we had today. It probably would have been more accurate to characterize my work for Ken Lay as a "briefing" rather than as a "speech". When I said I wrote a speech, I meant "I prepared presentation material" for him to use for his speaking engagement. I thought that "writing a speech" and "preparing a presentation" is OK to use interchangeably in the English language.

In my review I stated as an accomplishment, " I worked with the Chairman of Enron, Ken Lay, briefing him on President Bush's tax proposals helping him prepare for a trip to the White House along with Steve Kean." However, I think the results are the same. Ken Lay and Steve Kean were pleased with our contribution. To me this was an accomplishment not only for me, but our group, and I would hope The Reseach Department.

For you to say that my misuse of the English language "undermines my credibility", however, is a bit strong and I do not agree. I pride myself in is my honesty.

Maureen