Iowa Governor Terry Branstad spoke in depth for the first time about the transition at the top of state government when he leaves to become the U-S Ambassador to China. Branstad says he may be in office through this year’s legislative session, as he says history shows it can take some time for an appointment to be approved by the U-S Senate.

Branstad says he will continue with business as normal until his is confirmed by the Senate.

Branstad says it is possible he could be governor through the legislative session as the session does not always end when it is supposed to end.