That's something I wonder about myself.
I had worked in the government for, I guess, 15 years when my name was submitted to the founding co-chairs as a possible staff director for the commission. Due to the fact that I had worked for individuals such as former ambassador Elliott Richardson and former senator John Danforth of Missouri, I think I was seen as somebody that hopefully would be credible to people on both sides of the aisle and, equally important, to people from the other parties that participate and were interested in this process. I had some media experience, and Washington is my original home.
It's not an easy task. I'm grateful that I was considered, but it's hard to find someone who will not be a flashpoint and will be someone who can be out front and try to explain to the public who this group is and why you should trust them.