Sen. Mark Pryor told reporters Wednesday morning that he is not "philosophically opposed to a public option."

In a conference call, Pryor said he is waiting to see the full text of Sen. Harry Reid's bill.  Pryor said he is inclined to get the bill to the floor, but says he will wait before making a decision on a vote.

"I like the opt out provision. Because I think it's important for a state like Arkansas that if the legislature decides we don't need a public option in our market place, they should be able to opt out of that.  I think what it does is gives the state a degree of state control."