Barack Obama actually said...

I would love nothing more than to have the Republicans say, 'We're gonna be focused on trying to solve problems and not score political poin...

I'm ready tomorrow to sign a bill that's balanced.

So while it is not yet Hanukkah, let's give thanks for our blessings, for being together to celebrate this wonderful holiday season.

we can have both liberty and security, that we need not sacrifice the rights of man for the rule of law.