Non-FISA-Court-Obtained Transcripts

Unidentified Female Voice: Governor, we have to do something, this contract thing is dragging you down. Day after day another story.

Unidentified Male Voice: But it's nothing, you told me so.

UFV: I know, but we need a bold move. Something that makes it look like you're in charge. Because I have to tell you, being out of the country when the indictment came down was just awful.

UMV: But that was your idea.

UFV: Perhaps, but really, Governor, we need to look to the future, not the past. Time is of the essence here. We can’t wait for another month.

UMV: Well what do you suggest, then?

UFV: Um, let's see, we signed that car seat bill with great fanfare, so there's not much left on our desk...wait, what about a Special Session of the Legislature?

UMV: What?

UFV: Yes, it will be perfect. On Tuesday, call for a Special Session. We'll get press all day Tuesday and in the morning papers on Wednesday as well. Then, when those Representatives and Senators have to trudge back to Madison it will be because YOU made them. YOU THE MAN.

UMV: Yes, I the man. Ok, what should we call a special session on?

UFV: Campaign finance reform/pay to play?

UMV: What?

UFV: I'm just keeding. How about home heating assistance so that families who make $39,000 can get government assistance to heat their homes. Even though their heat can't be turned off in winter and even though we've had more over 40 days of above normal temperatures, the press and the goo goo groups will eat it up. And hopefully the GOP will balk, and then it's even bigger. We'll have a conflict and that will distract everyone!

UMV: I have calls to make. Do what you need to do.