members want. the republican leaders prefer a three-year delay to create a transition period. and i've even heard from knowledgeable people there's been discussion about delaying it four years to put off that. >> why not eight? >> right. so that's where this comes in? the big problem is that republicans have had six to seven years to come up with a replacement plan. and the only thing to agreen to are broad strokes, tax advantage health savings account. translating that means supporting a new system that'll ultimately mean fewer people with coverage. that is the big challenge they have and, you know, we'll see whether they can achieve that. >> well i'm remind of of st. augustine cho who said lord, deliver me from sin, just not yet. and there may be some desired delay there for the same reason. before i let you go, i want to ask you about a lighter political note, according to one source who spoke with the new york post that donald trump, chuck schumer sweet talking has begun. during a recent phone call,