"I'm independent, but I want to work with the White House," he said.

He worked with the White House to provide more opportunities for African Americans.

He did not hire a special investigative staff, and his regular staff worked hand in glove with the White House.

"To the extent that we can, we want very much to work with the White House," he said.

We will work with the White House to resolve this because children could lose a lot under the plan as it now stands.

"They have experience in working well with the White House," he said of the network.

And, yes, we are ready to work with the White House.

"I'm prepared to work with the White House," he said.

Another entertainment industry executive, who asked not to be identified because he often works with the White House, was harsher.

In a joint letter to the president, they said they stood ready to work with the White House.