Your opportunity was before your terrible agreement. You caved and gave up any chance of progress. Why you think Republicans will uphold their end or even vote for it is beyond me. You’re Charlie Brown and they’re Lucy with the football.

What was the point of the shutdown? All you’ve done is claim responsibility for it since you didn’t get anything you were fighting for. You will not get any sort of victory for the ACA since the house will never take it up. I’m glad you’re retiring. You’re a disgrace.

You are not, and will never be, the leader we need for this moment. I hope you’ll recognize how much you’ve failed as a leader and will allow a new generation of leadership to take your place.