Reaction

Tom Welch, president, Salt Lake Bid Committee — "You know, I'd like to get on with my life. But you know at the beginning, I made the decision we would go this way (fighting the charges)."

Anita DeFrantz, U.S. member, IOC — "One thing we can all agree on is the Games of 2002 were absolutely wonderful Games. The other is a matter between the Justice Department and those two people."

Fraser Bullock, SLOC president — "We ended with such a high note with the Olympics and with such fond memories, that we would just like to have things end there."

Bob Garff, SLOC chairman — "Nobody wanted it to be remanded because our community doesn't need to go through the upheaval process. . . . But, of course, justice has to be served. . . .

Richard Wiedis, U.S. Dept. of Justice, prosecutor on the case — "We are gratified that the 10th Circuit agreed with the government's position. We look forward to bringing the case to trial."

Gov. Mike Leavitt — "I believe I reflect the will of the community when I say it is unfortunate that federal prosecutors have continued to press this case. Those charged have endured enough."