well, that was a goal and we'll continue to work as hard as we can to get it done and we've got a pretty bold agenda. he's pushing hard on health kerry, infrastructure care is a priority of his. it's in full swing. >> where do you see the state of the u.s./german relationship right now and how important is that relationship to the white house and the president and the american public? >> i think the relationship that the president has had with merkel, he would describe as fairly unbelievable. they get along very well. he has respect for her. and he views not just germany but the rest of europe as an american ally. during his conversations at nato and at the g-7, the president reaffirmed the need to deepen and improve our transatlantic relationship. >> she felt that europe can no longer depend on the united