Now, is this the deal I would have preferred? No. I believe that we could have made the tough choices required -- on entitlement reform and tax reform -- right now, rather than through a special congressional committee process.
Sounds like a bit of a process complaint, sir. Anything about the substance of this deal you dislike?
Now, this process has been messy; it’s taken far too long. I've been concerned about the impact that it has had on business confidence and consumer confidence and the economy as a whole over the last month.
Can't disagree with that. Republicans sure did play chicken with our economy. Now's the part where you call them out for their antics, right?
Nevertheless, ultimately, the leaders of both parties have found their way toward compromise. And I want to thank them for that.
Oh. You... I'm sorry, sir. Did I hear that right? You want to... thank the leaders of both parties.
So your only problem with this deal is the way it went down. And your only comment on the terrorist-like tactics of the Republican Party is a bland note about the "messy" process that took too long.
Nothing about subsidized grad school loans, Mr President? Any comment on losing DoD cuts in favor of "security" cuts? Any disappointment that you're getting zero in new revenue?
No?