job right now may be on capitol hill. >> on wednesday he made it clear -- the time for debate is over. >> the american people want to know if it's still possible for washington to look out for their interests and their future. they are waiting for us to act. they are waiting for us to leave. as long as i hold this office, i intend to provide that leadership. i do not know how this plays political, but i know it's right. and so i ask congress to finish its work and i look forward to signing this reform into law. thank you very much, everybody. let's get it done. >> robert gibbs is the white house press secretary and he joins us now. robert, i got to ask straight up -- the president said -- i'll just repeat the line -- the america people want to know if it is still possible for washington to look out for their interests. well, washington is run by the democratic party right now. democratic house. democratic senate. democratic president. if you can't get this health care done, it seems as almost