Naomi Robert - Comments 1 and 2

Comment 1
I disagree with Janine’s comment that Henry has a unique perspective in response to the reporter’s questions. I think that this is one instance where pretty much everyone on Stanton’s staff would have been startled and given a similar narration displaying stress, because most did not have prior knowledge of this incident. Henry's background and views had little to do with his reaction, in this case.

Comment 2
I think it is interesting that Michael brought up race. I think this is a very important characteristic in the novel, and I like that the author chose to make Henry African American (even though the Clinton administration character he is based on is Caucasian), because this racial group is not the common stereotype in presidential politics. I think it subconsciously allows the reader to picture an administration focused on change.