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To: energyplay who wrote (42857)	11/17/2008 5:14:16 PM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 217927

just in in-tray, also funny Now THIS actually IS funny -- Hank, Let Me Help You Help This Great Country To: Henry Paulson From: Michael Lewis Re: My TARP Funding Dear Secretary Paulson: First, allow me to explain that unfortunate incident the other morning in the Treasury men's room. I failed to observe best practices. Faced with a dozen empty urinals one should always put some space between oneself and a lone urinator. I took my place right beside you only because I hold you and everything you do in such high regard. If my whispered praise and steady gaze made you as uncomfortable as you appeared to be, I take full responsibility. Also, please pass along my apologies to your colleague Mr. Kashkari for our recent encounter inside the Palm restaurant's toilet stalls. My wide stance was inappropriate. I see now that my hand signal may not have been the best way to express my admiration for him -- a feeling I harbor for all those handing out bailout money. It was also wrong of me, as Neel flushed and fled, to refer to him as "Paulson's Mini Me." I spoke in frustration. Now, on to the business at hand. In our brief exchange you asked a very good question: Who do I think I am, sneaking into the Treasury and asking you for $5 billion? -- more -- bloomberg.com