this country today, are you having contacts with senators in an attempt to get some of this legislation through? i mean, because that s really where the ball game is now. it s the house is not a problem. the senate still remains a problem with the filibuster. are you having any conversations with senators who might need to be persuaded? i appreciate the compliment. and yes, i m working very closely with members of the u.s. senate to ensure that they both understand the urge azizirad of the moment, but that we recognize the complications of the structure of the senate. and that s why we need to frame this as restoration of the senate. this is not about breaking tradition. it is about protecting the fundamentals of our nation. and that for those who may have some hesitation, we have to find a way to restore the senate woud undermining overall the capacity of our nation to function.