commitment to the american people. obviously republicans are also worried about the economy and jobs. we saw some goodwill between the two parties during the lame duck session of congress, but that good will may break down when the two parties try to figure out what to do about the government deficit. but in the short-term, they're hoping to get the economy going in the right direction, rick. >> those two parties are going to start trying to hash it out in the coming days and there will be a whole crop of fresh new republicans with some newfound power on the hill. what are they saying, mike? >> that's right. we heard from a senator-elect from the great state of new hampshire talking about some core republican principles, namely lower taxes, less regulation, and allowing americans to keep their money. here is her take. >> the american people sent us to congress with clear instructions. make government smaller. not bigger. and stop spending money we don't have on programs that aren't working. it's now our responsibility to carry out the will of the