Arlen Specter actually said...

The courts under-enforce constitutional rights and the political branches have an obligation to fill constitutional gaps, and uphold rights beyond those that the court will enforce.

Context

Specter disagrees with the notion that the Office of Legal Counsel can fill constitutional gaps.

02/04/2009

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