It's not just economically. The whole fabric and tenor of their lives is different.

On the face of it, Fox [Entertainment Group's] ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers is not an enormous success economically. But when you take into account their broadcast of baseball games, it gives them a seat at the league's table, which is invaluable.

We're a part of the fabric of people's lives at this point. As songwriters, but also as a band, we can stand up there and sing songs that (people remember) listening to the first time (they) made out in the car with somebody. It's a big privilege for us. When we walk out there and sing those songs, you see what's in the eyes of those people. We're singing about everybody.

The tenor of his discussions on Monday . . . was, this was bad, but it could have been worse, ... There was not a report to me until the following morning that there was a significant breach of the 17th Street levee.

Texas is a state that has benefited economically and culturally because of the close relationship between Texas and Mexico. But he understands that border communities can be hurt if the law is not enforced.

We're kind of blase about 'just ride the bus,' but you don't realize how tough it is. It's quite a trip, especially if you have kids.