chip reid is at the white house and, chip, the president met with the bankers just hours after he had some pretty harsh words for them on national television. was that awkward? reporter: it seemed a bit awkward, katie. just last night he called wall street bankers fat cats. today, meeting with them face to face, he did soften the tone, but he also told them they owe a major debt to the american people. now that they re back on their feet, we expect an extraordinary commitment from them to help rebuild our economy. reporter: the president told the bankers they have an obligation to increase lending to small businesses so they can create jobs and to homeowners to help get the housing market out of the doldrums. the bankers said the president was firm but positive. the whole meeting was very productive, it really was. we re in this together. reporter: they said there was none of the angry populist rhetoric the president showed just last night on cbs 60 minutes . i