problem. that is the enormous debt we have. that's why moody and s&p threatened the downgrade. not because of the default. we have revenue to service our debt. it is about the enormous amount of debt we have. we need to deal with that. >> how do you respond to the attacks that you have been dealing with throughoutt the week that even people in the gop, members who are critical about the tea party. how are you responding to the charges >> >> the american people spoke loudd and clearr. they are tired of washington politics and out of the control spending. that's what the movement is about fiscal responsibility . they want to reign in outof control spending . the people spoke loud and clear. we are here to hold washington's feet to the fire. we cannot spend this way. it is not sustainable. >> i know you are taking a lot