1500 peopearning over $1 millio. it's unfair. needs to be fixed. >> how is the president as a politician when it comes to the economy? how does he work with the members of the hill? i mean, how would you rate him as a politician? >> look, the president -- when you're president, you can't be a politician. when you're president, you need to govern. it's not about moving the country to the left or to the right. it's about moving the country forward. now, i will tell you there has been frustration in the past among some house democrats about the president's belief that john boehner and others would see the light and dot right thing. i think the president has realized that john boehner not only will he not see the light but he'll continue to lead road block republicans. the president offered a deal, pass the ideas that you yourself came up with, republicans. and the republicans won't even pass their own ideas. >> congressman steve israel, great to see you. thank you. >>> we are following history unfolding right now at the united natio