more than they expected so far. >> reporter: absolutely. i think the white house hoped once they cut this deal with the republicans the republicans would cooperate more on time and allow for s.t.a.r.t., the treaty to be debated and possibly voted on. they may get a bonus with don't ask, don't tell's repeal. today we saw two very important republicans indicate support for a free standing bill. so the human rights and the gay communities are very on pins and needles because they think all of a sudden the skies are brighten for them. we'll see if it comes to that. >> jeanne cummings, from politico, thank you. more on joe biden. what does he think about wikileaks. this is "andrea mitchell reports" only on msnbc.