CLEAN : US Congress negotiations at a 'precarious and important time': Psaki

The transcript discusses the optimism in political negotiations, the importance of not being easily frustrated in business, and the President's extensive experience in handling negotiations. It also touches on the need for contingency planning to avoid costly government shutdowns, drawing analogies to TV shows to illustrate political scenarios.

How does the speaker describe the current discussions as being precarious?

What does the speaker mean by saying they are not in a position to predict outcomes?