I harbor no animosity with anyone there. But I hold lawyers to a higher standard, and I think I've been fair to both sides.

Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.

No animosity. No animosity. I mean that.

I'm very concerned about what's happening at this time. I'm a Republican who believes we cannot spend too much on education.

The hearings are designed to be open to those who are not attorneys. I've assured him he will be forwarded all the courtesies and that he won't be held to the same standards as an attorney would.

It is a very high burden of proof that we have to meet.