where she says basically we will look at this. it's good it's part of this broader comprehensive package. lindsey graham called it a good first step but then went on to talk about the areas where he wanted to see much more domestic oil production. so i think it is a first step. we don't know where it's going to go. >> bret: charles, at the same time, republicans are pointing out that the president is also pulling back on a number of other leases including bristol bay, alaska, closing down production in other parts of alaska. house minority leader john boehner said keeping the pacific coast in alaska as well as most promising resources off the gulf of mexico under lock and key makes no sense at a time when gasoline prices are rising and americans are asking where is the jobs? >> quarter of a loaf. i give the president credit for defying the religion of ecology people in his movement his side of the aisle who would object to anything who believe that any activity at all ought to be off the table.