to do that. >> do the reports you're seeing about his russian connections concern you in anyway -- >> it's in keeping with trump. he's already stated he likes putin better than he likes obama. so it's obvious he likes russia. and that's fairly concerning to the world. certainly concerning to america. concerning to me. >> now, there is time for tillerson to allay a lot of those concerns. already, a statement from foreign policy heavyweights like condoleezza rice and gates coming out in support of tillerson. has actually gone over well with a lot of republicans, including trump critic arizona senator jeff flake who does sit on that foreign relations committee. and he said, kate, he was pleased to hear those officials come out in support and perhaps potentially could vote for tillerson. >> yeah, maybe a hopeful sign, especially coming from jeff flake. no fan of trump all along. in the election. manu, good to see you. one quick question, rick perry,