frustration. >> i've been having these quiet conversations with members of congress for the last two months. i'm tired of being quiet! >> reporter: the president today said he was tired of being quiet. do any of you share that sentiment, tired of the president being quiet? he spoke today, but he said he was tired of being quiet. >> yeah, he's been quiet, and i'm aware of the fact that he spent many, many months in private consultations, in private persuasion sessions, with members of the united states senate, which clearly were not successful. and so, yes, we're tired of him being quiet as he's tired of being quiet. and it's time to elevate this battle, elevate this fight to what it is. and that is a fight for the future of this nation. >> and when you look at the african american community that largely delivered for this president, the black and brown community, obviously there were others. there were independents.