There was no public comment, however, from him or his aides.

He won't listen to advice from his aides any longer, myself included.

That was the word from aides to several key lawmakers.

The answer usually takes the form of an apology from senior aides.

But the messages from his aides about a persistent European lady just would not end.

Position papers from aides appear in his hand before each stop, reminding him of the group he is meeting and their special interests.

The answer, from the President's aides, has been a resounding and unanimous no.

It allows a President to keep confidential the advice he receives from his aides.

(No word from their aides on which senator had the better time.)

"Those pictures must cost $20 each, enough to buy lunch," he joked, drawing a little laughter from his aides.