The goal is to get it to the president's desk today.

Obviously we are all sad today about Chris. Chris was really excited to be doing a comedy. He was such a great character actor ... and he gave an incredible performance that's going to make a lot of people laugh for years to come.

We've been very aggressive at the plate until today. That was pretty disappointing. It seemed like we were being too selective, waiting for the perfect pitch.

(Ensign) has said all along he'll prepare for a topflight opponent and that's what he's doing. We have a good campaign team in place.

All we want to say is Sen. Ensign received a phone call from Sen. Reid and he accepted his apology.

Both were taken to Sunrise (Hospital) with some bruises and cuts. Both have been awake and alert the whole time.