year under obamacare. that's a problem caused by the federal government. it's caused by the abject failures of obamacare. we've got to fix that problem. the current draft doesn't do nearly enough to fix that problem, but we can get it done if we give consumers more options, more choices, lower prices, and make health care more affordable to families who are struggle, that will be a victory and that will be honoring the promise we made to the american people. >> senator ted cruz reacting to the announcement moments ago on capitol hill and now live pictures just outside the capitol where this bus is there, prepared to take senators of the republican caucus to the white house to meet with the president and his team at the top of the hour, at 4:00 is when that meeting is scheduled to happen. ted cruz speaking with the president earlier today. they had a meeting around noon. it lasted about an hour and coming out of that meeting, he expressed optimism. you heard him say right there that he wasn't supportive but he wants to get to yes, he believes he can get to yes. he of course has been one of the