What do they say about negotiating with terrorists? (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
Mitch McConnell:
I think some of our members may have thought the default issue was a hostage you might take a chance at shooting. Most of us didn't think that. What we did learn is this -- it's a hostage that's worth ransoming. And it focuses the Congress on something that must be done.
If you don't want to be called a terrorist, then stop bragging about taking hostages.