. >> katherine miller says that she's stubborn, too. she joins us with her thoughts at this historic moment. let's begin with your money and a truly remarkable signing ceremony. there was humor. >> i was going to say it's a big deal but an important deal. >> there was candor and there were democrats and republicans mingling amicably. and the president signs legislation that extends them two more years. that's the compromise thing. the package also adds about $900 billion to the federal deficit even as both parties say that it's urgent that washington stops drowning it self in red ink. does this add up to more jobs, more compromise, and to a second obama term? we're joined by david gergen and here in washington, roll land martin and dana bash. and to that point, yes, it's a big tax cut. your taxes are not going up next year. however, by the time the state of the union and all of the politicians in washington say, we have to cut the deficit and the president knows that that is coming. even as he celebrated today, he sounded somewhat sober

ohioans like cadet katherine miller, lieutenant colonel victor fairbock who spoke with me at an early morning coffee at the capitol. many service members have worked in their communities, walked the halls of congress to explain why don't ask, don't tell should be overturned. their experience and that of those they represent are reminders that important battles remain in the fight for human rights and justice in our country. but we know for sure that history is on their side. today's vote will affirm what military leaders from defense secretary gates to general collin powell, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, michael mullen, have been saying for some time. repeal of don't ask, don't tell will make our military stronger. with our nation at war it's especially important that our policies promote the recruitment and retention of the best soldiers regardless of their race, regardless of their religion, regardless of sexual orientation, regardless of gender. president obama and secretary gates have conducted a year-long review which many in this party, a year-long review of the imp

katherine olson, lohr in a miller, we have appreciated working with kim hildreth on the minority. it has been a terrific experience. so with that, mr. speaker, i would like to ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks on s. 3789, the bill now under consideration, and i encourage my colleagues to support this bill. i now reserve -- i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass senate 3789. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition? >> i move to suspend the rules and agree to house resolution 1746 as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 1746, resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of welcome back veterans t