Blagojevich Names Burris to Fill Obama's Vacant Senate Seat

QUESTION: The House -- the Senate Democratic leadership (inaudible) they won't (inaudible) -- won't certify the appointment. Why do you think they'll ever (inaudible)?

BURRIS: That's the process that we must look forward to, and this is one process, I'm honored, that I have been appointed. And we will deal with the next step in the process.

QUESTION: How long have you been in discussions about this Senate seat? Was it before or after the charges came down?

BURRIS: Well, I had talked with the governor on Sunday night, when he asked if he were to appoint me, would I accept, and my answer was yes.

QUESTION: Mr. Burris, up until now, virtually every elected official in the state of Illinois has weighed in on the problems of the last few weeks. Do you believe Governor Blagojevich should continue in office, or would you feel that he should resign?