Arlen Specter: “with the agreement of the distinguished manager, I ask for 10 minutes to speak on the subject of asbestos as in morning…”

I think the public's right to know and the benefit of an informed citizenry vastly outweigh what you quote Justice Kennedy as talking about collegial dynamics.

I urge my colleagues to move ahead with the prompt ratification of this treaty. I have long been interested in the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union, predecessor to Russia, on the issue of arms control, going back…

The priority was to protect the family at all costs.

Senator Specter cited just one. It was his vote against confirming Jeff Sessions as a Federal judge.