i think we still can. i'm going to do everything i can to achieve that. in the very unfortunate event we don't, i think it is likely that congress would reconsider the configuration of that sequestration and consider is this the best way to do it? that would be a lively debate that will occur and the nature of those cuts which i think the cuts have to occur, in a different fashion. >> reporter: we heard from a handful of super committee members this morning. even think they get what a big deal their job is and think they can make a deal in the next 10 days. there still appears to be fundamental differences in how much taxes should be raised and how much spending should be cut and from where. >> i'm a four trillion dollar guy. i believe we can do this. in fact, i think in order for us to be fair and balanced, if i might use that term, we ought to go to a big deal. that way, we could do enough