Here's how he described his meeting with congressional Republicans today to the crowd of press waiting outside.
He flirted with supporting the assault-weapons ban, then backed down when congressional Republicans howled.
In other words, stand aside as congressional Republicans beat the IRS to a pulp.
Mr Obama's tax rate will rise next year under a recent agreement with Congressional Republicans.
At the last moment, congressional Republicans gave way and allowed the federal money to keep flowing.
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Many congressional Republicans said they supported Bush's plan to use National Guard troops at the border.
To do those things congressional Republicans will have to make deals with President Clinton.
Nearly all congressional Republicans and a number of influential Senate Democrats opposed the program.
Thor Hern, who filed a brief on behalf of key Congressional Republicans, didn't disagree.
But congressional Republicans have aided the Clintons by nearly killing MSAs with onerous restrictions.
And why should congressional Republicans change their minds on this most emotive of issues?
There are no ideas being bandied back and forth between the White House and congressional Republicans.
Even if congressional Republicans weren't swayed, early indications were that at least some average Americans were.
Congressional Republicans say they are perfectly happy to let the automatic spending cuts happen.
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Such crude appeals, combined with tough talk from congressional Republicans, turned off many Hispanic voters.
Congressional Republicans say one of the most important things we can do is cut taxes.
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But congressional Republicans have been unable to find any evidence of his Merchant Marine service.
In contrast, Clinton criticized certain unnamed congressional Republicans for recent struggles over the budget deal.
He spares no one, including congressional Republicans when they stray from their principles.
The irony of the White House using that same amendment to frustrate Congressional Republicans would be unmistakable.
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Cheney's statements also echo those of congressional Republicans who have criticized Obama's response to the terrorist attempt.
In addition, a fierce political battle with congressional Republicans over taxes and spending dominated headlines that month.
But what Governor Romney and congressional Republicans have proposed doing would actually shorten the lifespan of Medicare.
Congressional Republicans accuse the administration of overstepping executive authority and seek a role in revamping the law.
Apparently, solid, well researched data no longer matters at least not when it comes to the Congressional Republicans.
Congressional Republicans have criticized the planned tower closures, saying the administration is "creating alarm" as a negotiating gambit.
Congressional Republicans like Rep. Spencer Bachus were already seeking to allow more start-ups to grow into public companies.
The Congressional Republicans are insistent that the tax cuts be extended to all Americans, including the highest earners.
It is a victory for congressional Republicans, who brought the lawsuit arguing that the sampling method was unconstitutional.
Congressional Republicans are demanding to know where the Clinton administration plans to make cuts to fund the anti-terrorism program.
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