have situations where filibusters are used -- we have situations where filibusters are used for a weakek. it is not about differences in legislation. it is about slowing things down. i support reform. i think it is necessary. i think it's a bit -- it is very important to retain the ability to step up and filibuster. you should have to stand on the floor and indicate you are the one that is concerned and take responsibility for it. the rules really do not require that right now. i would like to have what is called ia talking filibuster. i do think 60 votes is important in certain circumstances this idea that the leader -- in certain circumstances. this idea that a leader cannot set certain priorities without being blocked and a motion to proceed i think has outlived its usefulness. it is used to play games and obstruct. i would very much like to see that emanated -- eliminated. >> one of the odd things about this extension -- even though the republicans have wanted to trim food stamps, that program has not trimmed either. or has been such a debate about that, in which you have agreed to -