Sen. Robert Casey (D-Pa) offered a more cautious assessment. One of Obama's most active supporters in the Senate, Casey said he was "generally" satisfied with the outcome. "It was a historic meeting, but I think we've got to move forward," he said. "We've got too much work to do to let this stand in our way."

so, therefore, they decided to allow Joe the Fuckhead to STAND IN OUR WAY.