Arlen Specter actually said...

Well, it looks to me as if the rejection of that petition may have been decided by someone at a lesser level than the Secretary.

These reentry programs and the legislation that is pending now on second chance, these, I think, are of the highest priority.

I share the concern about the budget. I know we live in an era of severe budget constraints.

We will provide the kinds of resources you need to the maximum extent of our capabilities, which is now more limited than it used to be.