"We didn't know most of this until a few months ago," Ham said.

"Sure have been a lot of those lately," Ham said.

"I hadn't realized how large the group was," Ham said.

"We sent a messenger into the city while you were gone," Ham said as they began to walk.

Ham said he also saw coalition partners taking a bigger share in the days ahead.

"They try to put the pressure on the import," Ham said.

"I forget," Ham said, looking out the window at the golf course.

'You no longer have any say in the matter,' Ham said over his shoulder.

"I don't know what's the matter with those people," Ham said.

Ham and George looked at each other but said nothing.