this is one of the great privileges of my life to stand here on the white house lawn with the president of the united states who i love and appreciate so much. we re going to make this the greatest presidency that we ve seen not only in a generation but maybe ever. that was republican senator oren hatch speak as the republicans celebrating passing their tax bill. the president said, quote, i have unbelievably great relationships with 97% of the republican congressman and senators. i love them and they love me. some republicans have been vocal in taking on the president over the course of the year. they shared some disgivings e - misgivings here on morning joe. the president sounded ambivalent on nato. i would point out when we were attacked in 9/11, they sent their young people to fight in