I think they're facing the largest challenge I've seen in recent history, in terms of an administration having to decide whether they continue to borrow and spend, or whether they face up to very difficult choices that have to be made to discipline the budget. I think we'll find out in the next few months what that decision is going to be. |
I was at the White House at that time. We were concerned that when the president vetoed these things, he would bear responsibility for the shutdown. But Congress in the end became the vocal point for public anger. And that could be the case with this Congress as well. |
I've spent the last several hours in an appearance before the grand jury largely detailing the operations of the White House and the physical setting of the White House during the time in which I was chief of staff. I believe I've answered all of the questions that were asked of me. And I will not comment any further on my testimony, |
if Gore became president and you had a new message and new individual up there. |
If he continues to behave in a way that is aggressive and continues to use force in that part of the country, we will continue to extract prices, ... Late Edition. |
If the Democrats feel this issue is taking more and more away from their focus on the other issues in Washington -- the loss of the surplus, what's happening with the economy -- then there's going to be increasing pressure on him to resign or step down. |
If these are baseless charges, it'll be OK. On the other hand, if there's something there, and it leads to him having to step out of office, it may be time to do some repair work and that may not have the consequences you would expect, |
It is tough enough for the Secret Service to do its job without this. If I were still chief of staff, I would order the damned site (to) pull it down. |
It seemed to me there was an opportunity to bring new life into the White House. You can't operate on a 24-7 clock and not lose energy. I'm not saying replace Card, but bring in some new people. He (Bush) is a loyal guy, likes his comfort zone and doesn't like to make changes. But it doesn't give the president any new ideas. |
It's more a signal to the outside world. It's their way of saying they're paying attention. |
Just when we should be getting ready for the 21st century, our education system is beginning to fall down in terms of preparing our students for that future. |
My conclusion is that at this late date, it's just not realistic to expect that I could put together an effective campaign, |
None of this is being paid for, |
None of this is being paid for. At some point, all of that borrowing comes back to haunt you. |
On the Democratic side, it's an uphill battle for anyone who runs. I don't think it's a slam dunk at all. Schwarzenegger has huge name identity, and that counts for a lot. |