Arlen Specter: “If the Senator from Delaware would respond to a question, the holds which are placed anonymously on legislation preclude…”

“If the Senator from Delaware would respond to a question, the holds which are placed anonymously on legislation preclude a Senator such as the Senator from Delaware from finding out who has taken that action, and therefore there is no opportunity to talk to that colleague, reason with that colleague, perhaps find a way to resolve the issue. The simple question: Is it time the rules of the Senate were modified to stop secret holds which preclude sensible action on a matter such as rail safety?”