coercion is not his first option, but it's an option.

We have chosen to be very prudent in my view, in taking only one [parliamentary option], that is to refuse to allow committees to meet beyond the first two hours, and will continue with that position so long as the Landrieu matter is still outstanding.

Bipartisanship isn't an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.

We're getting a lot more looks. It's not like we're the last option. We're the first option in a lot of the packages we run.

Every Medicare beneficiary can choose whether they want prescription drug coverage or not,

I would advise them not to skip anything at this point. They're legally bound to fill out the forms and I think it would be very precarious for anyone to choose to comply or not to comply.