republicans and conservatives and this was big issue in the campaign for all conservatives. when donald trump called me in june after ted cruz got out, asked if i would endorse him, i said would vote for you, you're the nominee but i need assurances on the supreme court. and he said i'm working on a list. i said great. when that list comes out and you say you'll pick from it, i'll endorse you. he did within a few days publish that list and that became the issue for every conservative. fact that he picked from that list -- not the original but expanded list also properly vetted is hugely important for the base who turned out for a guy -- >> your guy wasn't picked. hardiman is your guy? >> he's a good friend of mine and things you're saying about neil gorsuch you could say about