i think the president's making the right step. that is the most logical place to hold these tribunals and i applaud the president for doing that. i think that's a good decision. >> time is running out in terms of -- time is ticking, let's put it that way. we're under a year now until the iowa caucuses and the new hampshire primary. are you going to run for president in 2012? >> well, i haven't made a decision either way. i haven't made a decision to jump in or get out. and i've gone to some of the primary states for the reason, really, to go and talk about the bigger issues that we have to focus on. our nominee will be chosen and probably about four states. >> are you happy with some of the other candidates on the gop side? >> i think we'll have a very goodw6's contest and field of candidates that are running. but i think it's important that people keep in mind with all of the issues that we have in front of us that we need a nominee who really understands the times that we live in who knows what to do in response to that. and who has the political courage to do what has to be done. very tough decisions we've made. and i think our nominee needs to