Bill Clinton: “I wouldn't--that depends on how--the attitude of Congress, I think that--in both parties. Not necessarily. I think in…”

“I wouldn't--that depends on how--the attitude of Congress, I think that--in both parties. Not necessarily. I think in some ways, it may play to the desire of every person in public life, including the Members of the House and the Senate in both parties, always to be relevant and to say, hey, I'm here, too. So in a funny way, it could increase our ability to act, both this year and next year. And as I tell the Republicans all the time--and the Democrats--if we solve everything, if we reached an agreement on Social Security, Medicare, if we committed to pay the debt off in 15 years, which is something that I think is a huge, still, sleeper opportunity for the American economy, think of all the things that would still be there for them to disagree about. Working With Congress Mr. Brownstein. Do you think you can reach an agreement? What do the prospects feel like to you now--agreement on entitlement and taxes?”