We want to build a broader base of bipartisan support, both in Washington and across the country.

We always come out against Washington with a mental block anyway,

I am 75 percent sure Washington was the second man in my home.

There are a number of programs in place to encourage developers, and I don't support that. If free-market forces bring developers to want to invest because they see that they can get a proper return on their investment, great. But we shouldn't be spending tax dollars to that end.

On Monday, you name a writer from the Washington Post, and he was probably standing in our offices. Before that, probably half of them didn't know how to get here.

It has been very tough financially on Anthony. I hope he gets more local support in the lead-up to Beijing. Anthony is extremely strong to have gone through all of this.