snort. i think it was effective on the part of the president and i admire the president really for spending the time and effort that s going to be required, literally, to lobby one by one at this point, members of the house because this is crucial for our nation. it s not just simply one of many potential diplomatic victories for the president. on this one rides peace in the middle east. rides security for israel. or for the saudis or for others for that matter who are in harm s way. we are not a country that wants to reenter a war with a country the size of iran. but let s be very frank about it. of the facts of life are that if iran proceeds and they proceeded quite a ways now, and develops nuclear warheads to put on missiles they re in a position of havoc not only in the middle east but likewise harm on the united states of america.