People understand bureaucracy and they understand sometimes it's a pain in the butt. And any time you're going to start a new program, there's going to be some problems.

When was the last time that (a budget bill) was ever featured in a TV ad? ... I don't believe that there are any political implications to this vote.

I'm not a self-promoter. I'm not on TV all the time.

I spend all my time trying to avoid the spotlight.

There is not a big anti-incumbent movement building out there. This is a snapshot in time that doesn't mean a lot.

Donors want to meet famous people, and getting a high profile draw for a fundraiser is one way to boost both the crowd and the cash. It's why the president and the vice president are always in demand. These folks are in demand because people around the country want to meet them.