>> do we have a montage? >> he doesn't believe this is his baby. >> it's not. >> he was the one talking about it's going to be so easy. it's going to be repeal, replace, instantaneous. >> he was one of the big things he was talking about. it was a huge talking point for -- >> it was a means to an end. >> when he consolidated the conservative base and got republicans behind him. >> but he was never -- it was never his decision or important to him. >> he said it over and over again. >> here's what you're saying. he's having it both ways. on the one hand, he's demanding loyalty from these senators to do this for him or his base will turn on him. on the other hand, he's saying if it doesn't happen, i don't own it. [ overlapping speakers ] >> let's just cue the montage.