bipartisan agreement we can reach to help the largest number of americans and to maximize the chances that the economic recovery will accelerate and create more jobs. and to minimize the chances that it will slip back, which is what has happened in other financial kris like that's what japan faced and something twoef avoid in america. >> when it come to talking to the middle of america about the economy, who's the better communicator? >> you've got to give it to bill clinton. he is unparalleled in terms of his ability to communicate policy detail off the cuff in a way that resognates with the moderate majority of americans. he's got huge credibility. he's enormously skilled. barack obama's a great communicator, especially when campaigning, but you've got to give it to bill clinton.