consequence for that. and we have as to start investing in our children. we have to make real tough decisions that make sure the resources we have go to our children because they're our future. it's a crisis. i'm not going to allow the city of chicago and most importantly our children to be held hostage by the reckless politics of washington or springfield. >> let's talk about the wrerecks politics of washington. you were goiving advice during the shutdown? >> i'm always available to help them out if they want or not. >> you had relationships because you're faerm democratic congressman with republicans in the house. i don't know if you still talk to them. but you talked about the dysfunction in washington and notice you don't miss it. >> beyond don't miss it. it's like there's a great painting, the scream, where he's coming over the bridge. that was the look going out of that town.