1) I'm really NOT a big deal in Washington or anywhere actually. So to quell any riots before I get back to Provo, I don't get to meet these people because they have any clue who I am. In fact, I'd be surprised if one of the officials that I've meet even remembers my face (let alone my name).
2) I don't accompany the Senator anywhere either. Senator Bennett has got a lot of more important things to do--like save the world--and I just wanted to make clear that he personally hasn't 'hooked me up' by allowing me to meet with these people. He is the man, just in case you all wanted to know.
3) No, I'm not related to Barack Obama. Some may have opined that I bear a resemblance to the Commander and Chief, however, contrary to a dream I once had--Michelle Obama is not part polynesian and related to my family. I repeat, she (or he) is not related to me.
4) Yes, I have met them in legal ways AKA I'm here working with a legitimate student visa. Also, one of the Staff Assistants that works in the committee office, Scott, even wrote me a glowing letter of citizenship endorsement. Good try.
So, what is the reason? The reason is a song:
Hoobastank - The Reason (music video)
However, the reason I met them was because of the Intern Lecture Series. This is a series that is run by the Senate and House Rules/Administration Committees. Justin, another Staff Assistant, planned and booked the lectures for the last few months. Sadly, the lectures are now over, but Justin had to attend a funeral for the last couple of days--so I helped to cover for him while he was away.
Needless to say, this was the last lecture on the Senate side and I wanted to prove that I met this man. The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Leon Panetta. Pretty sweet. I almost asked for a picture with him, but I thought it might be unprofessional.
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