The only thing bigger than Fred's ego is his stupidity. His whole attitude to this problem is Deny Deny Deny Decry Decry and Decry. He is an ostrich, he thinks that if he buries his head in the sand that the problem will go away. This shows that he has never been a problem solver or a diplomat. He should have apologized for any possible wrongdoing and extended condolences to any possible victims and promised to launch an investigation and followed up with the results of such