Thanks to Paul Bucher, family and Staff for a terrific effort.

To: Paul Bucher Candidate for WIs. AG. Sa. 9/16/06 Paul, Can’t tell you how proud of you I was last Tues. at the hotel when you gave your concession speech. It is not the speech anyone wanted to hear. It must have been extraordinarily difficult for you and your family, but you handled it the way you ran your campaign and live your life - you saw the reality, made your decision and dealt with it the way one should- without hesitation, but with honor, grace and thanks to all who assisted you. My opinion: The best man did not win tonight, but J.B. Van Hollen is hands down better than what we have had in the AG office and hopefully his victory will prevent the state from being "Falked" on November 7th. The fact that you endorsed his candidacy on 9/14 shows your strength, character and the ability to let go of temporary frustration for the overall good of the citizens of the state of Wisconsin. I know you will find a silver lining in this temporary defeat and will find positive and life affirming events will follow. I am honored to have been able to get to know you. Count me in should you ever need help. Like you said, “Do the right thing” You did, we all know it, and respect you for doing so.