The case has just been fascinating, tremendously fascinating to watch, both from a professional standpoint, as well as from a layman's.

The jury is entitled to know what type of person they're being asked to trust. If they built a case around a guy who lied about the extent of his influence, they could end up holding a wet paper bag with the bottom having fallen out.

From a professional standpoint, he's improved dramatically. He's grown up.

When I came here, I didn't come here to retire, ... I did the best I could from a professional standpoint. I'm proud of some of the things we accomplished. It's not easy to lose, especially when you've won your whole life. It's not enjoyable to lose. That's what I tried to instill here and hopefully that's been done.

It was tremendously satisfying to watch this color parade.

It was so fascinating. They are trying to do the right thing. You can?t help but back them up.