The creek has always been the primary source of flooding over the years. That's why we're trying to make sure that there is nothing is blocking the flow now ? it's a preemptive strike.

It's always been a possibility. We're helpless against Mother Nature, but we can try to minimize the damage.

We were not trying to be disruptive. We were just trying to remind the public.

The diamonds in the rough are out there, and we're trying to find them.

You have all these rapidly emerging areas around China, your head swims trying to keep up with it, ... We've had investment by Chinese firms for a long time, but they used to be very, very low key about it. Now they come in with trumpets blaring and flags flying saying, 'Pay attention to us.'

He's got new opposition in the May primary, so he is trying to step up his game and trying to show some leadership.