And while Lewis insists that he's finished with the whole thing, he insists on throwing a few final jabs and continuing to misspell my last name.
Anyway, let me state again that your appointment was not for life, Lewis. This is a very simple concept to grasp: I wanted to let someone else - someone who is also extremely qualified - have a chance at this office.
I apologize for one thing and one thing only - Not making you aware of this beforehand in a private manner. I was tied up with a lot of other issues - personal and Cabinet related - at the time. My apologies. However, I don't like being called a "raving lunatic" because I stuck by my position to promote someone new. Nor do I appreciate the sarcasm when speaking about me being "egged on."
Oh, and I also don't think my decision to not let you know privately is proof of lower personal dignity. I apologize for what I did but your decision to make this so bitter with such negative, personal remarks makes it a lot harder.
