Arlen Specter: “The only improvement that I could say that I've really noticed, because I actually was a part of the gang era--I grew up…”

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.

The priority was to protect the family at all costs.

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

Well, you are the Senate. You decide how to proceed.