55 and above sees a change. we need to reorganize the policies so americans don't have to reorganize their life. as far as compromise, i'm willing to compromise. you can't get to talking about compromise until you start putting ideas on the table. >> we commend you for doing that. >> yes, we, do don't we? because, mika, for months, we were saying, the republicans aren't going to do anything. so let us just stop right now and commend -- >> now there's a leadership position. he's come out with a plan which is more than the democrats can say. >> i really like him. >> thank you, mika. >> so -- but you said you're willing to compromise. where would that be? >> well, let's see if they even put a counteroffer out there. i mean, alice rivlan and i designed these medicare reforms. she was clinton's o & b director. vice chairman of the federal reserve in the clinton administration. a proud member of the brookings institution. these entitlement reforms are