Madigan talks

House Speaker Michael Madigan made a rare appearance in the Capitol press conference room where he took reporters questions for more than 30 minutes on everything from government ethics to the Catholic Church.

Here are some highlights ...

On his relationship, or lack thereof, with Gov. Rod Blagojevich ...
A: "I have no ill will toward Rod Blagojevich. Rod Blagojevich has his own problems."

On the governor likely changing ethics legislation lawmakers sent him ...
A: "I kinda suspect he would not be well intentioned."

On his legal staff researching impeachment of a governor?
Q: What would it take to impeach Blagojevich?
A: "It's going to take 60 votes in the Illinois House."

On Barack Obama's decision to leave Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago after controversial clergy comments.
A: "I can understand why he did what he did."

Q: Would you have left your church?
A: "I don't think I should answer that. Maybe privately we can talk about the Catholic church. I'll give you a lot of my thoughts."