big problems. and i think that there are members of that caucus who haven't fully arrived at that relation yet. >> you're confidence wasn't shaking by him walking away from the big deal he said he wanted? >> you know, these things are a tough process. look, in fairness, a big deal would require a lot of work on the part of harry reid and nancy pelosi and myself to bring democrats along. but the point is, if everybody gets into the boat at the same time, it doesn't tip over. i think that was bob dole's famous comment after striking a deal with the president and mr. gingerich back in the 90s. and that is always the case when it comes to difficult but important tasks like this. last question, april ryan. >> mr. president, hi. i want to look at the issues of