into a whole host of other national security issue, that are of vital importance to america. so, colin is one of a number of former national security adviser, secretaries of defense, secretaries of state, from both democrat and republican administrations that emphasize how important it is to get this done. and we discussed the fact that the senate appropriately has a role, and advice and consent and ultimately meets to ratify this treaty. that's why we have made sure that we have had 18 spratt hearings. we have answered over a thousand questions. we have offered to brief every single senator, republican and democrat around these issue, but now it's time to get this done. i'm gratified by the leadership of the ranking republican.