Arlen Specter: “Senator Durbin and Senator Elizabeth Dole had similar legislation.”

The priority was to protect the family at all costs.

I believe that if the Court were televised, there would be an understanding and an accountability.

Because it is so important for the public to know how its Government functions, and because the Supreme Court affects the lives of Americans in such great detail.

We are trying to make sure that we have maximum impact in the places that could use the money the most.