NEW ORLEANS — One of the best quotes from yesterday's events here in the Big Easy came from Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, who took a jab at Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Mr. Gutierrez, speaking to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce reception last night in Gallier Hall, mocked the Dems' talk of opting out of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

"This isn't a 401K," Mr. Gutierrez said to about 200 business leaders and politicians, drawing laughter. "This is a huge relationship with a huge amount of jobs and prosperity."

Our story this morning did include President Bush's sharp elbow in the direction of House speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling her actions to block the Colombia free trade agreement "petty politics."

The best photo of the day also came from the Gallier Hall event, when President Bush entered the hall around 6:30 p.m. and began dancing what is called a "second line" with members of the Euphonic Brass Band.

After he finished, the president thanked the band for "giving me a chance to relive my youth."

"I've had many a fine day here in New Orleans," Mr. Bush said.

— Jon Ward, White House correspondent, The Washington Times