But in a recent conversation, they defended that practice.

And we did the right thing by ending that practice.

"In truth, I have never understood that particular practice."

The Senate bill would end that practice so the new director could exercise effective oversight.

While theoretically sound, that practice has become increasingly difficult.

Friday night's schedule was particularly productive in extending that practice.

But in recent years, some of the younger general managers began ignoring that practice.

Speaking for myself, I stand with many brothers in eliminating that practice too.

He has continued that practice here with reporters from Japan.

His practice grew, and he continued that practice until 1983 at the age of nearly 79.