On the day after Republicans swept the midterm elections, President Obama says he got the message loud and clear.br br SOUNDBITE: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING:br br "To everyone who voted, I want you to know that I hear you."br br When the new Congress convenes in January, Republicans will have control of both houses.br br Obama says he thinks he can have a productive relationship with new Senate leader Mitch McConnell.br br SOUNDBITE: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING:br br "He has always been very straight forward with me. To his credit, he has never made a promise that he couldn't deliver."br br But before the current session of Congress wraps up, Obama says there's still work to get done, including a new authorization for use of military force against Islamic State militants.br br SOUNDBITE: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING:br br "The world needs to know we are united behind this effort and the men and women of our military deserve our clear and unified support.