control of the u.s. house. coming year is likely to see both cooperation and confrontation. all told, the president will stay in this unique state for almost two weeks, announcing mid trip that he was going to be here for another day. for anyone who has ever spend time here, it's not hard to see why. tourists throng waikiki, taking in the hawaiian dance showing, tying the knot or enjoying the beach. oahu's north show draws surfers from all over the world to test themselves in the local waves. >> an island mentality, an island mentality, you need to rely on each other to survive. >> they recommend more it it in politics. >> people should live your life with aloha, with the idea that you care about your fellow person. >> for the president, a moment of calm before heading back to washington. mike vikara, nbc news, honolulu.