And Senator Hagel+ makes 16,427: Networking produces relationships. This concept brought me to the CATO Institute on Thursday, as Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel (R) spoke to a packed house. The program started at noon & as it has been blistering hot in DC, I rode my motorcycle to the Metro station. Although, I had on good blue jeans, good buckle, good hat & and my new, black LEAP t-shirt, this is a faux pas (coat and tie is THE uniform of DC) but the shirt attracts many & I end up talking about prohibition = success in networking. CATO always serves a sandwich lunch after each presentation & Senator Hagel sold books in the same lobby. As he was walking out the door, he shook hands with those in his path. As he shook my hand, he leaned back and read out loud, “Cops say legalize drugs. Ask me why?” He tilted his head to indicate he wanted an answer. “Cut crime. No drug dealers.” I responded. He grinned and left the building. It was a crown & chocolate night.