that, but the fact that they went through the entire process is why you're seeing so much unanimity in talking with what her play is right here and it's important to note that you're not hearing from the moderates who were the last holdouts on the impeachment vote and everything else like that. they are kind of keeping their own counsel during this break and probably for the -- if they're harboring it, it's a strategic move to make sure those questions are not being voiced at a time when it's important to hold rank for this tug-of-war between the house and senate. >> that's a great point. michael, though there is a lot that we do not know as lauren was laying out in that piece there are interesting rules, and they're required to submit questions in writing and i don't know why i'm so fascinated by it, but i am. no matter how partisan this trial is, how formal is it likely to be?