north korea to act or was it just -- just talk on north korea and they don't intend to give up their nuclear weapons. we have to test that. we have to find out whether they are really sincere in moving forward. there is a -- the past track record doesn't give you a lot of confidence. >> they did release three american detainees and since last november they've suspended the nuclear testing and ballistic missile testing. those were seen as steps in the right direction, right? >> oh, absolutely. and the fact that we're -- we're talking, the fachat we're using diplomacy is a positive step. we want to see diplomacy succeed but it won't if kim jong-un thinksco keep his nuclear weapons ab get all of the concessions going his way. you got to negotiate a tough arrangement and at the end of the day, you have to recognize who you are dealing with. >> senator lindsey graham said he wants congress to vote on a new authorization bill for the use of military force in case diplomatic efforts with north korea fail. is that the right move?