Arlen Specter: “I want to comment about a matter which you just raised with me, and that is the confirmation hearing of nominee Judge…”

I cannot applaud Rutland enough, because we had a similar hearing a few years ago when Senator Arlen Specter and I were here, and that shaped a number of federal programs for the better because of what we heard from you.

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

The reason we serve is to ensure that our children and our children's children inherit the same great country that we received from those who went before us.

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