Mike Johanns: “My hope is that the President's recognition of the unsustainable path of our entitlements is only a first step.”

Could you do that and make it crystal clear to the public that you confirm that the role of conservator... is to be the bridge builder?

Just a word or two to both leaders. Thank you so much for your kind words. I also want to say thank you for mentioning my wife Stephanie. This has been a remarkable partnership for a lot of years, and I could not have done what I did…

But to anyone who might be listening in who is wondering if is it time to give up, it is not.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.