issues and hang on to as much of it as we can and i think the end result will be very strong. >> let me ask you, a lot of americans concerns about inflation right now, as you well know. i mean, this last week, we all went to the grocery stores for thanksgiving, things cost a heck of a lot more. a grocery list that normally costs $100 probably cost $150. what are you saying to folks out there who say, what about inflation? >> tell me about it. buying eggs, buying milk, i mean, you know, the -- i really understand where people are coming from. you know, my wife and i got to the vicinity, we're celebrating with most of her family. my mother-in-law is 90 so we gathered around her, and she and i got to the grocery store like 9:00 on tuesday night, and i won't tell you how much the whole bill cost. it was kind of shocking. so, you know, it's upsetting.