Has the value of these people diminished? I would say no. As they transition into the private sector, the benefits are shared by the [Republican] conference. There's a symbiosis between the former staffers and many members of the conference.

People who have worked for Mr. DeLay become, like other senior Republican staffers, members in good standing of a club and are accepted back by many members [of Congress] and staffers. The idea is that we are a team. What's good for one is good for all; anything to cultivate that team mentality is seen in a positive light.

The children's market is probably a $3 billion to $5 billion market at my best guess, (and) growing 5 to 8 percent a year.

No man can become rich without himself enriching others

AMP believes the carrying value of these assets is unlikely to recover for some time and it will therefore be prudent to reflect a more realistic view in the balance sheet.

'Entourage' is a staple L.A.-based show, and people say it's pretty real, and I thought it was. It's an exaggeration of the truth.