Jeff Immelt Year Quotations

We are well positioned for a strong finish to the year and solid double-digit growth into 2006,

The year is turning out as planned, ... As expected, the ramp-down of our turbine shipments in the first half created earnings pressure. However, we are executing with broad-based strength to generate significant growth in the second half. We see nine of 13 businesses growing in double digits and more favorable comparisons in power systems and insurance.