himself. how big of a blow was it that he couldn't get his own house in order at this meeting that was meant to project u.s. leadership to the world? >> reporter: well, it's a disappointment. i mean, these talks are not ending, this deal -- i mean, it seems like it is on track to pass at some point but it was certainly a disappointment for the president because he set this deadline for himself. he told lawmakers in the oval office over the last couple weeks that if he didn't show up at the summit with a deal in hand, that american prestige was on the line. and he showed up with a framework but not really a deal. there's still a lot of mistrust between the very factions of the american democratic party, between the progressives and more moderate senators. and they don't expect a vote while he's here. and congress doesn't return until he gets back so it is a disappointment. the president has said repeatedly that democracies must deliver for their people, that's sort of the whole basis for his foreign policy as he tries to compete with china and other