We've got to get this done. And -- and if -- if by the end of this week, we have not seen substantial progress, then I think members of Congress need to understand, we are going to, you know, start having to cancel things and stay here until we get it done.
Obama emphasizes the urgency for Congress to make progress on budget cuts and raising the debt ceiling.
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