i understand that, but you're absolutely right. i think there's an opportunity here for republicans to have a little bit of me too, first off by stating we obviously are for equal pay for equal work for everyone, including women, especially women since they make up such a significant portion of the work force, but there is a certain level of political opportunism on both sides that comes into play. and the fact is -- >> what's the opportunity for republicans to fight this? why are you guys fighting this? >> i think there's an opportunity to put in context exactly what goes on in the w k workplace. there's a lot behind that 70% number that the president and others on the left like to tout. i mean, women have a lot of different choices they have to make. some unfortunate, some fortunate choices that they make with respect to their engagement in in the workplace. that part of the discussion is never really -- >> respond to that, ms. ledbetter. respond to what you just heard there. >> thank you. ne no, those are very rare.