Forest, meet trees...
Emanuel also claimed the bill will be "bipartisan" even if every Republican in the House and Senate votes against it...
Rose asked about possible Republican support. "There are going to be bipartisan ideas and policies in this healthcare bill, be it the idea that Senator McCain advocated during the presidential primary," Emanuel answered, referring to a McCain health-care tax proposal that Obama attacked during the presidential race. "It will be in the bill. So the final product will be bipartisan. If Republican or individuals decide to vote for it, that's their choice. But the policy making of the -- "
"So the policy will be bipartisan, whether you get votes or not," Rose asked.
"Right," Emanuel said. Emanuel said the White House "will never, ever stop trying" to win Republican support.
"So you're always asking them for new ideas, if they have any?" Rose said.
"Always, constantly," Emanuel answered.
Take it as you will.