We will not have another hearing on the Abe Fortas nomination.
The whole idea of the Senate is not to have majority rule. It is to force consensus.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
It is clear that the founding fathers intended to create a system of checks and balances.
I would really hope that we would, regardless of what we do in terms of alleged reform, let us see what lurks behind the...
that government which is best governs least.
Examining the filibuster is essential to understanding how it has shaped our legislative process.
It is not the minority that is the obstructionists.
the current system is broken.
Our appointments process now undermines the very purposes it was designed to serve.
The hearing will come to order. And I want to thank everybody, including my friend Bob Bennett, for participating in thi...