little less brinksmanssip. not scare the heck out of folks quite as much. we can come together as democrats and republicans to cut spending and raise revenue in a way that reduces deficit of projects are middle-class and provides for everybody that is willing to work hard. we can find a way to afford the investments we need to grow and compete. we can settle this debate. or at the very least, not allow it to be so all consuming all the time that it stops us from needing a host of other challenges that we face. creating jobs. boosting incomes. fixing infrastructure and immigration system. protecting our planet from the harmful effects of climate change and boosting domestic energy production. protecting our kids from the horrors of gun violence. it's not just possible to do these things, it's an obligation to ourselves and future generations, and i look forward to working with every single member of congress to meet this obligation in the new year. and i hope that everybody now gets at least one day off, or a few days off, so that people can refresh themselv