I doubt Berger would describe Ariad in those exact words.
It might not have been Berger himself, but someone at ARIA probably did say what was written in today’s Globe. It’s consistent with the company’s braggadocio communication style.
Most general news reporters *(especially the ones in India writing Reuters reports) don't have a clue about what they are talking about when it comes to this industry and often times misquote even the smallest of quotes.
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