"He's brought media attention, national spotlight, and it benefits Bill Simon."

He raised his bid several more times with the same result, then went to Bill Simon's office to tell him he couldn't buy money.

He remembered the way the old boss, Bill Simon, had treated the first mortgage securities.

People have always raised their eyebrows about Bill Simon.

When the Treasury post was considered, Bill Simon was asked to leave the room.

This is a liberal state, and Bill Simon's a true conservative.

"But it wouldn't be for Bill Simon's profit," he said.

And the result of that was one investor: Bill Simon.

People always said that Bill Simon thought faster than anyone they had ever met.

Few are saying today that Bill Simon is that candidate.