Neil's one of the kids.'' Congressional Democrats are one signature short of the 12 votes needed for a special committee to examine the role of President Bush 's son Neil in the collapse of Silverado S&L after Senator Feighan withdrew his name . Neil says he never discussed S&L operations with his father , but old presidential friend and banking lobbyist John Ashley called the president , who then requested Ashley to contact Neil . Ashley denies he was asked , says he is not trying to serve as a go - between for Neil and the president , and says Neil made up his own mind to fight the case and refuse to negotiate an out - of - court settlement .
Congressional Democrats are one signature short of the 12 votes needed for a special committee to examine the role of President Bush 's son Neil in the collapse of Silverado S&L after Senator Feighan withdrew his name . Neil says he never discussed S&L operations with his father , but old presidential friend and banking lobbyist John Ashley called the president , who then requested Ashley to contact Neil . Ashley denies he was asked , says he is not trying to serve as a go - between for Neil and the president , and says Neil made up his own mind to fight the case and refuse to negotiate an out - of - court settlement .