and that's grow this economy, create good jobs, strengthen the middle class, educate our kids, lay the foundation for broad-based prosperity and get our fiscal house in order for the long haul. that's why we're here. that should be our focus. now that won't be easy. we all know that we have divided government right now. there's a lot of noise out there. and the pressure from the extre extremes affect how a lot of members of congress see the day-to-day work that's supposed to be done here. let's face it, the american people don't see every issue the same way. that doesn't mean we can't make progress. and when we disagree, we don't have to suggest that the other side doesn't love this country or believe in free enterprise or all the other rhetoric that