Arlen Specter actually said...

It seems to me just, candidly, beyond the pale to say that that's a violation of the Thirteenth Amendment against slavery.

The courts under-enforce constitutional rights and the political branches have an obligation to fill constitutional gaps, and uphold rights ...

I personally find it very distasteful to raise these considerations in the Judiciary Committee, but I do so because of the conclusive nature...

I think overall history reflects that the Senate impeachment hearing and trial was really a great testament to the brilliance of our Founder...