I have made it very clear that I have philosophical differences with Bert and that I intended to separate my campaign from that of the Democratic Town Committee because of those differences,

We should utilize the tools the town has at its disposal, ... By referring the proposals to the Economic Development Commission, that agency could ask the tough questions that should be asked. It would have laid the groundwork for the Planning and Zoning Commission to have pertinent information available before it began to consider either application.

There's always the need to mend fences after a primary. The first step is to agree on a common goal for November, and only then talk about potential meetings (with Arganese),

We intended to start a dialogue. We have been surprised by a lack of administration response.

Tom Daschle, unfortunately, has decided, I think in this case, to be more of an obstructionist, ... Philosophical differences are fine. What we're seeing, though, unfortunately, is that efforts are being made here to artificially erect barriers to Senate action.

It was clear this person intended to bring the entire building down and a great deal of accelerant was used.