Bob Bennett: “Making it impenetrable for the non-informed to have any idea as to what you are doing.”

I think the outcry would be very, very strong. There is a huge conflict of interest here, and such an individual should not be included.

I do not think that is what the original filibuster rule had in mind, but it has become the norm.

the Space Shuttle that has helped the United States maintain its role as the leader in space exploration, leading to life-changing technological discoveries along the way, will be retired.

I think they are basically irrelevant.