it clear to the american people who is standing in the way of their better quality of life. i think we have to fight to do what's right and to promote the public welfare. >> if we're talking about getting things done, this appropriations bill, would seem to be the exception to the rule. it sort of caused us all here at the show to pause and think, how is such a thing possible? this is almost a $1.1 trillion bill and it is likely going to get through the house. it seems as if you have one idea, one thing you want to get passed, the house republicans, it won't happen because they'll plant an ideological flag in it. if you have it packaged in paperwork, they will pass it. >> you have a point there. here's the thing. if you talk to republicans on