>> i have already signed 2.4 trillion deficit into law. it will not harm recovery. it surpasses the goal of 4 trillion of deficit reduction which many believe will stabilize our finances. >> republicans are not enthused overall the prepare po-- propos falls short on cutting spending on entitlements. will will there are nuggets which are optimistic but we are beginning to set the stage for the grand bargain. >> the approach of republicans is my way or the highway. their view is the only way to a plan is turn medicare into adoption program and enkt the romney economic plan. american people have rejected that and americans should be doubling down on that. >> democrats criticize the plans