Almost certainly it will have a negative impact, (but) it's going to be hard to tell how much of an impact.

We meet socially to talk about Australian (or New Zealand) politics, sports.

It's a disaster for him, I think. It's never a good thing for a president to say he doesn't know something.

My impression is that these are constructive observations, not bow shots. I think they are simply trying to convey information.

We know this is hard, ... I hate this has happened to you. But now, you are a part of our family. If you need anything - anything - we're here for you.

Developing policy in a rapidly changing fact pattern isn't the most productive approach.

We [commission members] recommended that the scientists and regulatory officials get on top of the safety issue.

It's just one of those things that leave you in a state of disbelief. It's just a devastating loss.