The issue focused on a law in the state of New York, and the high-speed Internet program, that was part of a public-private partnership.

"I have a great deal of respect for the first lady, and I have a great deal of respect for the work that the first lady and the government of the United States is doing to make sure that we are all going to be just fine in the years to come," he said.

"I have a great deal of respect for the