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We haven't been at since 1959. now, our expenses are far outside of hist toric norms and what i'm looking for in an agreement, alex, hopefully one that the president and the speaker come to where spending comes down sharply and also revenues do rise as a result of tax reform. and that's why i'm standing with and supporting the speaker in its negotiations. >> how about this, this i think it is clear the president is not going to completely back down on raising tax rates on the rich. is the gop just as steadfast in its stance on spending cuts? >> well, i don't think what threatens our country is...

Membership state in the union they are a paper tiger on issues like this all we have to do is have some congressman and senators are wusses. >> maybe employ a little of common sense. make that appeal among your constituents as well as your fellow colleagues there on alcoh capitol hill. ban together and unanimity u >> nobody gets hurt. >> alex, let me also note senator murphy made pretty good comments too, mental health issues this need to be addressed. >> absolutely. absolutely. >> movie ratings, video games. absolutely. >> complete package of things we need to look at. >> the question when it...

What additional things we can do to put in place, both at the federal level and at the state and local level to help minimize horrific tragedies like the one so painfully visited upon the sandy hook community. >> i would like to switch gears now and discuss a new development on the fiscal cliff because it has been purported that speaker boehner raising tax rates on those making over $1 million, but the president reduced that offer, sticking to his $250,000 threshold there would you vote for a deal that raises taxes for those making over $1 million? >> alex, i made clear even earlier in this br...

I like to think members respect beholden to a special interest group. >> where do you think the values of nra members fly is all sorts of statistics that say that the majority of nra members believe that there should be deep background checks that they are not necessarily for assault weapons. why is it that the majority of the members of the nra compromise those ideologies that there is anything but incredible background check he s and delay purchasing assault rifles or even the ability to get an assault rifle. why do we have this discrepancy? >> i suppose, alex, it's because there's always th...

More on that this struck a chord in europe hasn't it? >> reporter: it sure has the desperate picture of young children being led to safety you can the tearful president speaking to the world after shooting. the world responded, alex, with messages of goodwill. >> i was deeply saddened by friday's senseless violence in connecticut. >> normally find something cheerful to greet you with. >> keir, i apologize, i'm sure you worked hard putting that segment together but some of the audio has dropped out. can you just give me an idea of the types of sentiments that are being expressed? >> reporter: y...