CNN State of the Union October 6, 2013 13:07:00
The president consulted with lawyers. and that's the conclusion that he reached. you know, there is a desire here for there to be a magic solution. there's an easy solution, candy. majority of congress would do the right thing if given a chance to open the government. a majority in congress would do the right thing if given a chance to let's pay our bills. congress needs to work. the majority needs to be given a chance. >> if it is as bad as you say it would be if this happens, if they don't raise the debt ceiling by the 17th, why wouldn't the president come to the negotiating table? if it's g...