trade but, also more it notably this issue of tax cuts as the house and senate try to reconcile different versions of the tax reform bill. the president said basically they're going to come together with what he described as a perfecto bill. but what i think really struck me is when he said he has never seen unity within the republican party like we're seeing right now. saying those words again as he sat just inches away from jeff flake who has shown the real divisions within this party. >> peter alexander, undeterred at the white house by those leaf blowers. always good to see you, buddy. for more, nbc's kacie hunt on capitol hill, kacie, what does this mean for his sneet. >> well, craig, the congressman today, after incredible pressure from democratic leaders, including some members of the congressional black caucus, which he co-founded, has announced he's no longer going to be there after today.