Another senior administration official told CBS News Saturday, "No one ever listened to the crazy things he said before, why should we start now?"
On Paul O'Neill - Then:
"...Paul O'Neill and Don Evans really represent the best of the country"
...and then:
MR. FLEISCHER: The President always thought of Secretary O'Neill as a man of the highest ethics and good judgement. He continues to think so.
...and then:
"Paul has earned a reputation as a straight shooter and an innovator. And I'm proud to welcome him as the Chief Financial Officer of this nation. I value Paul's vast experience in the world economy. I value his background in employing American workers. And I value his steadiness, his conviction and his authority."
...and one more then from Blah3:
"Our economy is showing warning signs of a possible slowdown and so it's important for me to find somebody who has vast experience, who has a steady hand, and when he speaks, speaks with authority and conviction and knowledge," Bush said. "I found such a man in Paul O'Neill."
Your homework assignment: Watch 60 Minutes tonight and revel in his conviction and authority.
Now back to bed. G'night.
