we are open to a way to reach the finish line. we want to make it as comprehensive as possible because the needs are just there. >> democratic senator ben cardin of maryland joins us now. i understand that you're being open to getting something passed, but do you really think that splitting the bills into separate entities increases its chance of success, given the fact you'll need republican support to get that done? >> well right now we don't have any republican support. we have to recognize that we have to do this with democratic votes alone. i think our best strategy is to find a common spot where all democrats can agree and move that legislation. that's what we're trying to do now. that's what the negotiations are about between the president and joe manchin and the speaker of the house and the majority leader in the senate. we are working towards getting build back better agenda accomplished by 50 democratic votes. we would love to have republican support but to date we haven't