You 've lived the life of a first lady of a state and a federal government. Would you want it for one of your daughters? Sure, if they wanted it. I mean, the fact is, I 'm the first lady because I happened to marry someone who ran for president and won. And I did not run for the office. I 'm here because he ran, and he wanted to run. As he said, you know, do not feel sorry for him; he's a volunteer; he volunteered for this job, and he ran for the office. I think that I have an unbelievable opportunity to see our country at its very, very best. And do I get to see it at its worst? Sure. But overwhelmingly, every opportunity that I have strengthens and encourages me because of the way the American people are. So you would not mind it if one of them had the same path? Sure, no, I mean, why did you not suggest that one of them might run themselves? How about running? Would that bother you? No, not at all. If they were interested in that, I think that 'd be terrific. Are you going to get involved in the 2006 elections? Sure. Are you going to campaign for. Sure, absolutely, I 'll be campaigning for our candidates. I 've already done some and have some more scheduled. When I first met you there in Austin, you were not a fan of running for office. That was not your ball game. Well, I know how hard it is. I do know how hard it is. And I had -- George and I had an advantage that most people, except John Quincy Adams, have not had,
