today as the first step. there will be many critics of joe manchin. many people that will protest joe manchin. and that is what it is. and that s the reality. and those that are going to pursue that should continue to pursue that. i m not going to kritcriticize . our path wau way forward is to continue a dialogue. the dialogue may reach a dead end. and joe manchin is fairly well dug n but the fact that he is dug in, we appeal to him to reconsider his position. okay. thank you. come back, okay? come back right after the next meeting. any time. thank you. all right. take good care. we ll be right back.