Mr. Rice, the company president, said he was inspired by the film culture of the 1970's.

Mr. Rice was called before the grand jury as part of that investigation.

Mr. Rice has always testified that he did not see the killing.

Mr. Rice was later criticized for not even taking the proposal to his board.

For some minutes Mr. Rice could not control his form.

Mr. Rice, who at first supported the law, said he turned against it after doing research.

Mr. Rice says they certainly have come up with something.

Mr. Rice said he expected voters to support him based on his record of service.

Mr. Rice could not say what effect the change in format might have on the court decision.

Mr. Rice, 38, did not support his father in the race.