itself inhina exerts the region, the more our allies in the region want us to be involved.y see ttp as an important part of the commitment going forward. >> did you tell them some -- things can get past? >> they follow our politics closely and we consult constantly and we inform them of where we are in the process with congress in terms of working out outstanding issues and loving support on both sides of the island in both chambers. they themselves have been trying to make the case in washington around the country about how important this is to get done. we try to provide that insurance but we know that -- we know it will be challenging and there is a pathway forward here we have a window to get this done and they are fully committed and the president reiterated this, fully committed to doing everything we can. >> other members of the cabinet as well. a critic could say there is disconnect there are looking at the rhetoric of capitol hill and what the administration is saying. >> i think the reality is, we talked to members of congress. i am basically up on capitol consult