And to get Republican support, what are you willing or prepared to give up?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

If you are only prepared to contemplate what Sir Humphrey puts in front of you, you are pretty much guaranteed never to be bold.

BBC: 'Sir Humphrey dominating policy,' claims Tory MP

If you go off to report a war in a foreign country, you know what you are going to get into and you are prepared for it.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | 'It was something beyond tragedy'

"The take-away from the research (is) that if you are a parent or want to become a parent, understand what you are getting yourself into and be prepared for a lot of hard work, sweat and tears -- even under the best of conditions, " she said.

CNN: Does having children make you happy?

Are you prepared to do what they did to get there?

FORBES: Once We're in the Door, We Have to Learn When to Say "No"

Learn what communications that they will approve (if not draft for you), and whether they are prepared to financially back you in the event that your former employer comes after you in court or arbitration.

FORBES: Merrill Lynch Wins Solicitation Injunction Against Former Employee

The imperatives of current account surpluses or fiscal responsibility are apparently not quite so pressing when the rest of the world is prepared to lend you what you need in your currency.

FORBES: Foreign 'Currency Manipulation' Does Not Warrant Washington's Attention