that it's done to the institution is far more severe than what has been done to either party. that's why everybody should read robert byrd's letter. i'm more worried about the damage to the institution that i am frankly to the relationships. >> there are some suggesting the killing of the filibuster, if you will, on judicial and legislative braj nominees could be expanded to also go into legislation itself, are you among those worried about that so-called slippery slope? >> i'm very worried about it, and it seems logical that if they're frustrated by the judicial 234078 knees, they are also frustrated by the various parliamentary procedures that hinder legislation from moving forward on the floor of the senate. i'm very worried they will make that decision on that aspect of it as well. we might as well merge the senate and the house of representatives. >> because some people are