43 Quotes by Mike McCurry

The president obviously wants the flexibility to bring together a team that will serve him and serve the nation well. The president also has a lot of loyalty." ()

First and foremost in the president's mind, ... is the need for protecting the public's right to know in the event that that type of situation arises, that there be an orderly process and an orderly report to the public on whatever conditions might arise." ()

We certainly expect criticism, ... We certainly expect alternative ideas. The most encouraging thing to the president is that this budget is being received seriously ... It is not being cast aside as a document dead on arrival." ()

there will be steps that the United States will take." ()

The standard in the statute hasn't changed in the last week -- it's 'imperil the national health and safety' -- and we monitor the strike conditions and the economic conditions to see if that standard has been met. So far it has not." ()

This is being done consistent with government ethics, rules, regulations and also with what is obviously the proper way to do business," ()

They're up to political mischief and making a nuisance of themselves." ()

This president has an especially difficult time admitting he's wrong, so when it happens, it probably has greater significance, but he's got such a long list of complex problems now because of Katrina and other things, this is probably the least of his worries, to be humble enough to admit error." ()

This president and this first lady are committed to keeping the residence open to the American public. This is one of the only residences in the world that's open for public tour. And the Clintons think that's an important principle to maintain," ()