The hearings are designed to be open to those who are not attorneys. I've assured him he will be forwarded all the courtesies and that he won't be held to the same standards as an attorney would.

I harbor no animosity with anyone there. But I hold lawyers to a higher standard, and I think I've been fair to both sides.

I'm very concerned about what's happening at this time. I'm a Republican who believes we cannot spend too much on education.