The debate at KGW TV Tuesday night gave the Governor another chance to clear the air.

"First of all I do not believe there was any conflict, but I understand there may be a perception and I'm concerned about that.  And that's why I turned this matter over to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, but there are only three companies and they will basically review it if they're within the bounds of ethics laws."

During the debate, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Dennis Richardson says he believes Governor Ktizhaber was told not to let Hayes operate her businesses out of the Governor's Office and he ignored that advice.