She really said that. Hope she doesn't thank him too closely.
PIAPS also has a nasty habit of taking credit for things that other people do. For example, in the months after the 9/11 attacks, her "people" were claiming that *she* was the one who "guided" two-term Mayor Rudy Giuliani through the maze of government to get money, help, etc. Sheah, like a freshman senator in her first 8 months in office is more knowledgable than a big city mayor who has served 7+ years.