Arlen Specter: “Back to the substance of the argument: this period of time, the less, the closer to the Senate position the better. But…”

“Back to the substance of the argument: this period of time, the less, the closer to the Senate position the better. But this is not some random act of a rogue law enforcement officer. This is a delayed notice warrant which has been obtained by going to an impartial magistrate and by showing cause and by showing reason to have this delayed notice. Mr. President, the Senator from New Hampshire was on the floor earlier today and has raised a number of arguments. I see other of my colleagues on the floor seeking recognition so I will not take these up at this time. But I would invite my colleagues to examine what the Senator from New Hampshire has had to say in the context of the debate which I have had with the Senator from Wisconsin because I think they are covered. But I will want to deal with them specifically. I would point out--I am looking through the transcript for a moment on some of the things which he has had to say. There are also some comments made by the Senator from Vermont, the distinguished ranking member, which I will comment about later. We will have a debate. ____________________”