Have to agree with you on all counts. I'm not all that patriotic and would certainly sell my shares to who ever presents the best offer, but I would like it to be some one other than Cliffs. If Cliffs wins in the end I hope it's after some one else gives them a good run for the money.

The fact there is a 25 year mine life and a ready for market resource has got to be enough to atract some attention.

With that in mind I wish the Merger vote was sooner. But then we don't know what else is taking place and there might be a good surprise before the week is out.

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