However both sides have made statements to the contrary in order to quell the speculation. Clinton spokesperson Julia Payne told the Chronicle that nothing about a position has been discussed. Oracle spokesperson Jennifer Glass told the same newspaper that the company wanted the leader of the free country during the greatest period in technological achievement to address the audience Monday at the major trade show. In a company press release, Oracle, the world's second largest software company, describes Clinton as "the first high-tech president." Former White House presssecretary Joe Lockhart joined Oracle in December as communications director raising suspicion that Clinton would follow suit if Ellison got his wish. Former Republican vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp already serves on the Oracle's board.