down, and that is because the president took action, made sure that the strategic petroleum reserve was made available to pull prices down. you've seen that flowing through wholesale price, and that will appear in retail gas prices moving forward. that's not reflected in this month's report, but i want to make sure we understand that the president is focused on that. >> okay. and of course the big factor about a warmer than expected winter also impacting energy prices. you know that the administration already had an issue with certain democratic votes on the build back better plan, senator joe manchin, kyrsten sinema, mentioning inflation a factor in that decision. is the president concerned he's lost their votes on passing build back better, at least before christmas? >> here's the thing. the crux of the build back better agenda is about making sure that families can afford what they need, that we support our economy for the long term. so, i mean, i think president, you know, continues to believe that this is the most important