on that basis, i think a large majority of republicans agree with me, applaud the nunnn- lugar program. i am hopeful we will not get into a political situation in which republicans say this is a treaty that president obama and his folks have negotiated, so ipso facto, it must not be a very good tree. that would be very unfortunate. after the election, passions may have cool. >> i want to talk about domestic politics. when at home in indiana, you gave a speech, suggesting that he raised concerns about the house gop leadership and their ability to leave if they regain control of the house. john boehner gave a big speech this week. it change your impression or alleviate your concerns? >> we need to have alternatives and we need to have a spokesperson to enunciations. one reporter asked, do you believe that mr. o'connell and mr. baker can do this? i said not for a moment, and mitch mcconnell said we are planning and put together plans. i said this is good news. maybe john boehner is, too. the speech did not indicate to many thoughts about the future. it was much more centered upon of polar