"I know that Duke made a number of demands, including that the attorney general drop its investigation. We have no intention of asking the attorney general to do that"

Gray Davis is describing the demands made by Duke Energy, a big energy company. He is making it clear that the state of California has no intention of adhering to Duke's demands, particularly that the Attorney General drop its investigation into the business. This statement suggests that the state is dedicated to holding Duke accountable for any wrongdoing and will not be swayed by the business's efforts to influence the examination. Davis' declaration likewise acts as a cautioning to Duke that the state will not be frightened by their needs and will continue to pursue justice. This is a strong message of assistance for the Attorney General and a suggestion that the state will not be swayed by business interests.