entire year s debate about it. they made a clear decision about the approach they prefer which is a balanced, responsible package. this rejected the notion that the economy grows best from the top down. they believe that the economy grows best from the middle class out. and at a certain point, you know, it is very important for republicans in congress to be willing to say we understand we re not going to get 100%, we re willing to compromise in a serious way in order to solve problems as opposed to be worrying about the next election. you said republicans have a hard time saying yes, particularly to you. yes. what is it about you, mr. president, that you think is so hard to say yes to? that s something you re probably going to have to ask them. because you know, david, you follow this stuff pretty carefully. the offers that i ve made to them have been so fair that a lot of democrats get mad at me. i offered to make some