this go through. but by using the nuclear option, does that at all diminish the credibility of the vote? good morning. i think it diminishes the credibility of the institution, if i could go as far to say that. i think, ultimately, what does everyone want? you want an institution in washington that is working cooperatively and that is working together for the good of, remember, the people. so when you go and -- you know, i should say this also. to in the event you win area you're the ruling party and the graphic just showed, certainthe 52-48 majority republican versus democrat in the senate, but rules are what they are. precedent in the senate is what it is. if you look back at obama and you look at, you know, keegan, for example, and sonia sotomayor. so you would want to see that continue.