Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20110219:11:38:00
>> we have two choices to either stand-up and do the right thing, speak the truth and speak it bluntly and directly or to join the long parade of leaders who have come before us and failed. >> reporter: white house aids note in his interview with the wisconsin station, the president did say leaders at all levels will have to make tough choices. >> everybody has to make adjustments. we had to pose a freeze on pay increases for federal workers. >> reporter: republicans say the president started this week at a white house news conference saying he wanted an adult conversation with republicans to ...
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