President Bush believes that we need to explore new methods of deriving new lines that would not result in embryos being destroyed. He feels that we should push the envelope of science in a way that does not cross fundamental moral and ethical lines.

The president has made clear -- as recently as this Tuesday -- that he was not satisfied with the federal response.

There are different views expressed, there's no question about it, ... As the president said on Tuesday, most of those he meets with express support for going forward in the way and the manner in which the president has laid out. But there are those who have different views.

The president is glad to hear that Sen. Reid is feeling fine and looks forward to working with him this fall.

The president had multiple conversations, phone calls and briefings both big and small throughout this process, and his whole priority was making sure that the federal assets were brought to bear to help the people of New Orleans.

We're not going to be bogged down. The schedule is too full for that to happen.