Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20110215:15:36:00
>> when it comes to the real issues facing our country, he just punted. you know, the president has a responsibility to lead, as well. we're going to move today to cut $100 billion out of this year's spending that's left. >> let's bring in our company former congressman rick lazio, pulitzer-prize winning journalist karen hunter. some say the president is sticking his finger in the bases, cuts such as heating, pell grant education, what can he say today to get them on his side? >> well, he said it, it's in 2916-page budget that's available -- 216-page budget that's available on line. in the ope...