the american people need to know more about what the iranians have done. e.d.s have killed americans, nuclear weapons, playing in other regions. they declared our withdrawal in iraq a great victory. they are making trouble and there was a platabout their -- a plot to assassinate the saudi ambassador here. the american people need to be told how dangerous this threat is and the fact that the israelis may feel -- and i emphasize may -- feel compelled to neutralize this threat to their existence. >> i don't think it should be israel. i think it should be the united states for the very reasons you discuss. they want an assassination on american -- they talked about putting ships right off our coast. it seems that at a time when the u.s. and israel ought to be more united than ever, we have never been more divided. that is, you know the recent comments by president sarkozy that he called netanyahu a liar. he was talking to president obama. obama said, well you may be sick of him, but i have to deal with him every day. you add to that, the '67 border fiasco and h

the american people need to see that despite our differences, we can get things done. e need to start by recognizing that common ground and compromise are not the same thing. let me explain. common ground and compromise are commonly end -- and mistakenly looked at the same way. and i think it is done by both sides of the ideological spectrum. i would prefer the term, and ground to compromise. i do believe there is -- common ground to compromise. i do believe there is a significant difference. the american people want leaders who will stand on principles and stick to those principles, who will keep their promises and fight for them. but i also believe equally that the american people expect us to get things done. they expect us to seek common ground and to act on it. common ground does not mean compromising on your principles. it means finding places where your agenda overlaps with that of the other party, locking arms and getting it done without violating your principles. it too often, a common ground and compromise are assumed to mean the same thing. as a result, we so

. >> settling for half of what the american people need and what we were sent here to do is unacceptable to me. >> reporter: some liberals in congress are now quietly saying failure might not be the worst thing. vermont senator bernie sanders is among them. >> the american people right now are in the midst of a horrendous recession with the middle-class collapsing. they don't... do not want to see medicare cut, medicaid cut or social security cut. that is very clear. >> reporter: the supercommittee deadline may be on wednesday, but they are required by law to come up with a blueprint by monday so that all the members of the supercommittee can review it before they vote. scott? >> pelley: they'll be working the weekend. thank you very much, nancy. in an important opening today, the president said he will send the secretary of state to one of the few countries on earth that the u.s. has refused to deal with. next door to thailand, the country calls its myanmar, but relations are so bad the u.s. government still calls it by its old name, burma. a brutal military dictatorship has had a great

so the idea on friday of settling for half of what the american people need and what we were sent here to do is unacceptable to me. >> kerry is one of the members of that super committee. republican pat toomey sounded more optimistic. >> the hour is late. by law, our work on this committee must be completed by this coming week. i remain hopeful that we can complete our goal. i urge our democratic colleagues to join us on this issue. >> this whole thing came about after that debt ceiling debate that happened in the summer. one of the main sticking points is revenue, we mean taxes. republicans proposed a tax to the change code to raise some revenue, but democrats are not going for that. if no deal is reached automatic cuts go into effect. that would happen until 2013. >> we did see these occupy movements all across the country, they were commemorating the two-month anniversary of when the whole occupy wall street movement started. we saw arrests in new york and a big showing across the country. we also saw some scuffles and back and forth between demonstrators and police. take a look at

. >> the american people need an outcome, they expect an outcome, they deserve an outcome. and i expect to get one. >> the american people expect an yot come and they deserve an outcome, as you just heard there. but keeping them honest, here we are tonight, no deal. complete and utter failure. and the markets noticed as well. the dow took a beating today when news spread about the panel's apparent failure and debt concerns abroad. at the closing bell blue chips had already fallen 250 points. back to that statement from the committee co-chairs, all that talk of months of hard work, you would think they would have spent the weekend in marathon negotiations trying to reach an agreement. but many were on the sunday talk show circuit yesterday blaming the other side for the failed talks. in fact, we know of no face-to-face meetings for the group itself over the weekend. a senior gop aide told cnn there was a conference call, yes, a conference call. that begs the question why didn't they attempt face-to-face negotiations when they claimed that failure was not an option. did congre

weekend that people on the hill can get briefeded by the head of the fed, the treasury secretary and particularly staff members can tradeimpunity. >> it's unconscionable. the american people need rules they play by. what this bill will do is fix the problem and make sure no member of congress can trade on inside information or their family or staff. >> now, do you have any republican cosponsors? i know jon tester and a couple other people are on it. i don't see republican names. >> we are working on it now. this could garner good bipartisan support and it'sç common sense. it's what the american people expect. they see washington is broken. if we are going to restore confidence in the government this is a good first step. >> there is a real confrontation looming especially tomorrow with occupy wall street. new rules from the bloomberg administration and elsewhere around the country there have been evictions. where do you stand on what's happening happening happening in zuccotti park. >> this is a sense of anger and frustration the american people have about the economy, about where it's going, the lack of economic opportunity for everyday americans. that has to change and that

jobs and the things that the american people and the things that you've been pushing with the jobs, how do we get this off of distractions and back on what the american people need> well, i'm going to vote against this innocuous resolution tonight and hopefully two-thirds of the house will not vote for it, and -- and it would then provide us an opportunity to say to our colleagues that it's time to move to the agenda that the american people sent us here to address, and that is jobs. there's nobody going to get a job with the passage of this resolution. in fact, we may lose four or five jobs with the cost thatç will be incurred from doing this. and one of the things that has to happen, the american public must become articulate in demanding that congress move toward jobs. i don't think that we need to waste another day. every time i go home, every weekend, i run into people who are jobless, and they would like for us to take some action, and would i rather stay here all week every week until we do it, but we've got to get people back to work or it's going to do immeasurable damage to the spirit of america. >> congressman cleaver and richard wolffe, thanks for c

the american people have a great interest in. it's going to affect the basic entitlement programs, revenues, that sort of thing. the american people neednvolved in the decisions. so i think the committee should have been much more public, had public hearings, maybe gone around the country, do some things, involve the public more in their deliberations. >> which by the way is what your group has been doing for years trying to draw attention to it. clearly it's been difficult to convince people. jeanne, just remind us, what happens in the worse case scenario they do not come to a deal by thanksgiving? >> i was talking to market strategists, the response isn't going to be that dire. stocks may become volatile in the near term because they're going to be disappointed. generally traders are like, yeah, they are going to fail. that's the expectation. in terms of a downgrade -- >> that's where we've gotten in politics. the expectation is they will fail, and if they don't we'll be a little relieved. >> bonds probably won't get hurt mostly because europe is such a problem now that we look better in relation to europe. in addition people are thi

i think the american people need to know. i think we also need to recognize, we don't live in a vacuum. the iranians are listening. our allies are listening. a lot of people are worried about a country that's going to have a nuclear weapon very soon. >> with the exception of ron paul, the other republican candidates basically, correct me if i'm wrong, james, seem to be on the same page as far as iran is concerned including the potential option if necessary of military force. >> i think that's a fair assessment. of course, what makes it tough for these guys is when the next guy puts his hand on the bible, things can be dra mat matically different. >> like what? >> we could have an israeli military strike. quo have a breakout from iran. we could have the iranian government, have another green revolution. so a lot of things can happen between now and then. so it's very, very hard to say this is what i'm going to do. boy, it could be a very different part of the world. >> it is true the republicans -- at least the republican candi

the media. so there may be people, i think there are people -- that can't come out forward and tell us. >> bill: that's an excuse. >> i'm just telling you. >> bill: the american people need to know what federal agency let the man out so he could murder an american. that's it! >> you do know that they were aware that he was a violent -- >> bill: of course he was violent! >> the sexual assault he committed on his wife put her in the hospital. >> bill: it does take a while for these things to -- but we'll get it. you guys keep working your sources. >> okay. >> bill: we'll hold the ladies over because michael jackson's doctor got sentenced today. we'll talk about that. and then charles krauthammer on the legacy of barney frank, moments away >> bill: thanks for staying with us. i'm bill o'reilly, continuing with our is it legal segment. first up, michael jackson's doctor sentenced to the max, four years in jail. not prison, jail, for involuntary manslaughter. the judge blasted him for showing no remorse and refusing to accept responsibility for jackson's death. >> dr. murray at that point says he feels betrayed and entramped by michael jackson. yikes! talk about blaming the v

the media. so there may be people, i think there are people -- that can't come out forward and tell us. >> bill: that's an excuse. >> i'm just telling you. >> bill: the american people needcy let the man out so he could murder an american. that's it! >> you do know that they were aware that he was a violent -- >> bill: of course he was violent! >> the sexual assault he committed on his wife put her in the hospital. >> bill: it does take a while for these things to -- but we'll get it. you guys keep working your sources. >> okay. >> bill: we'll hold the ladies over because michael jackson's doctor got sentenced today. we'll talk about that. and then charles krauthammer on the legacy of barney frank, moments away so humpty dumpty had a... great fall. ugh, it's my sinus congestion, and it's all your fault. naturally blame the mucus. he's funny. instead of blaming me, try this, advil congestion relief. often the real problem is swelling, not mucus. advil congestion relief reduces swelling due to nasal inflammation. so i can breathe. happily ever after. another story? from him! [ mucus ] advil congestion relief. the right relief for the real problem. >> bill: thanks for stayi

this country can singles sanction the iranian central bank right now and shut down that country's economy and that's what this president needs to do and the american people need to stand up and force him to make that stand today. now let me address this issue of afghanistan and how we deal with it. the mission must be completed there. the idea that we will have wasted our treasure and the lives of young americans to not secure afghanistan is not appropriate. but the idea that we would give a timetable to our enemy is irresponsible from a military standpoint, irresponsible from the lives of our young men and women, and it is irresponsible leadership of this president to give a timetable to pull out of any country that we're in conflict with. >> pelley: but, governor, if i can just follow up for 30 seconds, the question was what is your appraisal of the combat situation on the ground there and what would you change as commander in chief? >> obviously, we're discussing with our commanders on the field about what's going on in afghanistan. i think we're making progress there. the issue is training up the afghan security forces so that we're comfortable that

the consequences. >> my view is that failure is not an option as senator alexander mentioned. we need an outcome. the american people outcome. they expect an outcome. they deserve an outcome. and i expect to get one. >> congress and government generally don't do things until the last minute. the last minute is fast approaching. my members still think they can get something done. >> shepard: tonight some super committee members are talking about a way to at least kick at least part of that can down the road. mike emanuel is live on capitol hill. let's guess. maybe the tax increase part? >> that's right. shep. the tax revenue issue is amongst the toughest issues they are facing. republic co-chairman congressman general hence hensag says how about if the committee sets the revenue goal and then you have the relevant congressional committees battle it out down the road? here is a super committee democrat's reaction. >> i'm open to a two-step process. it could be a multistep process. so long as it's clear where we end up and quite honestly, the answer to that question about where we end up will be given by the congressio

the budget and make ends meet. they make tough choices and do without things they want so they can have things they need. the american people have to make these tough choices and we as their elected leaders need to do the same thing. america cannot continue to spend more than we take in. a balanced budget amendment to the constitution will ensure our grandchildren will not have to deal with the reckless mistakes that congress has made. a vote on this amendment will show hardworking americans which members of congress get it and who are doing their jobs that they are elected to do. the current national debt is over $15 trillion and way too much. passing a balanced budget is a way to ensure we don't spend money on programs we don't need. the americans want a government that is balanced and responsible and like every family lives with is a key to this responsibility and accountability. it makes our economy stronger and healthier and preserves this great nation for generations to come. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from michigan. mr. conyers: mr. spea

the right answers. and one thing i have learned, that on this very volatile issue of immigration and immigration reform, we need to talk to the american people. we need to get their input. we need to listen to them. i'm sure there are a lot of people that would say here's exactly what i would do, but the american people would say, no, that's not what we are going to do. so rather than put myself in a box and say here is exactly what i would do, i am going to sit and have conversations with the american people. we have plenty of time to do that because we are not going to secure the border with this administration. it will take a new president. and i have the background and the track record to secure the border. again, the sheriff of mericopa county believes of all the candidates running, i'm the best one that can secure the boarder and keep americans safe on our southern side. >> and the british embassy, there are protesters today at the british embassy in tehran. hard to tell if it's just a one-day deal with protesters, but they took down the british flag, they ransacked the building and there's been a lot of destruction there. if you are p

the white house. well, you know what? somebody needs to explain to the american people what filibuster is. need to repeat that every single day. guest: let me say this to you. certainly the arcane rules of the senate do not help us. but you need 60 votes just to get a bill to be considered. if you do not have 60 of one party or the other, you cannot get it out. that is certainly a sign on non- cooperation. if anyone thinks that president obama has gotten everything that he wanted, when you look at what he projected in the very beginning, the recovery act -- not one republican voted for it in february 2009. and so for those who say that there is no proof that the recovery act has improved the employment opportunities of americans, they do not know what they're talking about. 2.5 million people got jobs. if they beyond that two years? no, it did not. was it enough? no, it was not. but there is no question in my mind that he is fighting for america. we are democrats and that is what we are all about. host: this tweaked for you. -- tweet for you. guest: there is a good faith argument in that p

servicing fees, not just the debtors, we go along way to getting the relief i think the market needs, and most importantly, the american people need. and are not getting. host: 1 political question. your father, vice president joe biden, there has been questions about whether he will be on the 2012 ticket. has he said anything to you about it? guest: the vice president will be on the ticket. host: are you considering another run for the senate? guest: i have never run for the senate. i just got elected to be attorney general. i am in my second term and very happy to be such and proud and honored to be such. host: the delaware attorney general granitas to talk about the mortgage industry. thank you. guest: think you for having me on. i enjoyed it. host: in our last hour as part of art would carry week series, we will take a look at the arlington national cemetery. two people driving us to talk about the processes that go on there, especially the new process seas. -- two people joining us to talk about the processes that go on there. >> an update on the united nations nuclear weapon report on iran. in reports today the presiden

the table to have them act like grown women and adults to get the job done to help the american people? >> congress needs to do its job, kelly. and instead of playing partisan politics, they should pass policies to create a better america. that's why the american people hired them and they're not doing their job with approval rating at 9%. >> kelly: did i hear you say partisan politics, that what they're playing there, chris, partisan politics? >> i agree with angela 100%, and do something, but, yeah, let me give you this, kelly. again, the only thing that's going to make them come to the table and act is the calendar. and when the sequester has to happen in january, they have to to it, everybody loses something. the republicans don't want to see the bush tax cuts expire and neither do the democrats. you'll see a huge battle sometime around this time next year, as we get ready of a question. >> and isn't it sad though, chris, that we have to have a deadline, a time frame to have congress act? i mean, we're electing them to do a job every day, even when there's in the district they're supposed to-- >> why

people's faith in their government. the greatest material need of the american people today is jobs, jobs, jobs. the greatest need of the american economy today is aggregate demand. the most effective and efficient way to meet the need for jobs and aggregate demand in the spirit of f.d.r. is for the federal government to directly hire workers, to do the work that needs to be done. the result of the federal government investing, building and growing the economy and creating full employment will be the restoration of faith in government. for the last 30 years we've been bombarded with ronald reagan's conservative negative government rhetoric. quote, government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem. that's an interesting phrase. how can a government of, by and for the people be the problem? logically it says either we don't have a government of, by and for the people or the people are the problem. so the first thing we must do to counter this negative reagan propaganda is to have the federal government do positive things to restore the american people's faith in government an

middle class, help the economy, and the president is going to continue to make the case that the american people needhelped right now and where our focus is going to be. >> you and david axelrod have been outspoken about mitt romney. when will we hear the president directly going after any of his potential opponents? >> as we see this republican primary race is very unsettled. the voting doesn't begin for a few weeks now. at some point we will have an "po opponent and then engage more directly. still a full 11 months before the next election. we need to do some things right now to govern and help cut taxes for the middle class and small businesses and put construction workers back to work and handle our long-term fiscal challenges in a smart way so that is where the president's focus will be. there will be a time for the campaign and we will be ready for it when it comes. until then we have to fekus on putting americans back to work. >> the focus for the president is not campaigning despite the travel we have seen to important swing states? >> we travel all across the country obviously. and, again, w

the u.s. has to stay in afghanistan at these levels? >> no, i totally disagree. i think we need to square with the american peoplebout what we've achieved. we need an honest conversation in this country about the sacrifices that have been made over nearly ten years. we haven't done a very good job defining and articulating what the end point is in afghanistan. and i think the american people are getting very tired about where we find ourselves today. >> are you suggesting, governor, that we just take all our troops out next week? >> did you hear what i just said? i said with she drawdown from 100,000. we don't immediate 100,000 troops in afghanistan. many of bhom canwhom can't cros wire. we need maybe 10,000 or 15,000. that will serve our interests in terms of intelligence gathering and special forces response capability. >> i stand with the commanders and have no information that suggests that pulling our troops out faster than that would do anything but put at great peril the extraordinary sacrifice that's been made. this is not time for america to cut and run. >> huntsman is focusing all his attention on the s

the microscope needs to be turned on washington, dc. because we need to tighten up the bootstraps which is what we see the american people doing. we need to have the right type of next and regulation policies and look at the failed and redundant programs and agencies in washington, dc. that curtails our spending. the most important thing in this country right now, we can not look at federal government to grow, to be the remedy. the bureaucratic nanny state is not going to be the way that we can get capital back out there in the pockets of the american people so this we can truly have investment and ingenuity and innovation and long-term, sustainable economic and job growth we require. >>neil: will we get the $1.3 trillion the super committee is looking at trimming, get a debt accord by next wednesday? >>guest: well, i have to tell you something coming from the military the one thing that i am absolutely disgusted about being here on capitol hill, is this crisis action mode, that everyone tends to operate under. we have had we three months where this joint committee on the deficit reduction should have been able to get something

your twin depp detch is bashing the american people -- your twin johnny depp is bashing the american people. saying we need of foreign films. notorious liberal who resides in france with his girlfriend has a new film "the rum diary." he says the money issue doesn't matter to him. the united states, you know, we just don't have an appreciation for it. >> dana: money doesn't matter to you when you have enough it doesn't matter to you. that is the point. if they made good films i'd go watch them. i prefer to not go to movie theater that people are eating their popcorn. >> brian: eating their popcorn? >> dana: i can't stand it. >> brian: he had to put it in middle america. middle america doesn't understand intelligent films? so we don't go see "the rum diary." boy, you couldn't shut me up. hear about the "rum diaries?" how could it be interesting? >> bob: i tell you why. look at that guy, he reminds me when i'm drinking a lot, he's on rum. >> dana: he is very talented. >> bob: drunk but talented. >> andrea: "the rum diaries" sounds like your me memoirs. >> bob: a lot more than rum. >> andrea: "the rum et ceter