Jan 22, 2004
I think these rules need transparency, need strengthening, et cetera, but I think it would be a mistake for a complete prohibition.
Arlen Specter
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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.
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Jan 22, 2004
I think the hearing has been very useful in covering the consensus on public disclosure without any complex definitions.
Jan 22, 2004
Are you not in a position, knowing that, to impose a sanction if one is appropriate?
Jan 22, 2004
Would not at minimum those individuals fit into the category of the kind of responsibilities which would warrant public disclosures?
Jan 22, 2004
It is not easy to run all these hearings without a scorecard, and we do not work on a text.
Jan 22, 2004
this subcommittee is prepared to do it if you do not and we are prepared to get into the changes of law if you do not come up with something which is adequate.
Jan 22, 2004
I am not talking about many cases. I am talking about a blanket suspension of consulting arrangements until there can be an inquiry as to all the pending matters to see if there is an actual conflict of interest.
Jan 22, 2004
The Congress really does not want to get into this, if we do not have to, to micro-manage what you are doing, but I think that there are really major problems here.
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