We ought not to be looking for something spectacular but rather develop a plan in conjunction with the White House to work our way out of this problem over the next six weeks.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We are still waiting for the president to introduce a concrete plan. He has just hinted at what he is thinking about doing, but no one has seen a proposal.
I'm not saying my idea is the one and only idea. We should have other ideas, but the president has not laid down a specific plan as to how he's going to get us to solvency. I do that.
We ought to be able to forgo the constant need to raise money and just focus on working together to solve the problems this country faces.
A great idea is not enough.
Don't plan too hard, because something much better might be out there.
Together, we can create something new, something bold, and something to act as a check and balance to Washington's out-of-touch agenda.
Our plan is to struggle against terrorism and have security for the country and help draft a democratic constitution as soon as possible.
I think what people are looking for right now is not the kind of pizzazz and pop that perhaps we thought we got in 2008. Certainly, President Obama offered that. What they want now is someone who can work closely with Congress and get things done.
We're going to hear a lot of spirited discussion about the President's plan in the next few days and weeks and that's fine as long as everyone comes ready to talk and not just snipe, complain and argue.
A competition of the best ideas - that should be what Congress is about.