We wanted (the event) to be in his neighborhood, and our neighborhood now.

He's from our neighborhood, he was born in Ames, grew up in Ames, went to Iowa State, and he's a wonderful poet. After working a long time in insurance, he's finally being honored and appreciated as a poet.

You like people to pay attention to the past but look around at any time and know it's meaningful.

(The issue) became so pervasive that we decided to create a separate subcommittee.

No one would say we don't want industry here, because that's what we have, and we coexist quite well.

If you see me on Friday, you'll see different material on Saturday night.