Bush appeared glum as he spoke. His negotiators had expressed optimism the vote would go their way—or, at least be closer.

“Congress really needs to prove to the American people that it can come together on hard issues,” Bush said. He turned attention to other his other goals in Congress this year, including energy, health care and balanced-budget initiatives.

Be sure to watch the energy, health care, and balanced-budget initiatives for open border crap he might sneak in.