Leader for on aftermath Justice Scalias death. Again republican senator from maine. Heres what she said among other things. I thought it was a shame instead of honor his life and legacy and extend our condolences already where in a political fight. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie went a step further urging the committee to hold hearings. Governor christie said i believe absolute right thing to do is to have hearings. People cant vote up or down they choose the hearings should be held. There is no reason for them to not take on this nomination. Governor christie this right. Theres no reason for the Supreme Court nomination not to have a full hearing and a vote. Theres a resource or republicans not to give a nominee to the Supreme Court and the income hearing and a vote. All were saying is do your job. One Republican Congress and republican i repeat published an editorial in one of the largest newspapers in the entire state urging Republican Leaders to give president obamas nominee al
Patrick when he was going to meetings and stuff but he was a rabbit to say the least. Hes in a good place now. He seems like it. Fabulist down. Is the family upset with him . Their are some who feel that never drink on the job. They didnt want anyone to miss understand. But he talks about his mom and she was a global loan a call at fullblown alcoholic as i remember. [inaudible] my brother, sister and i had a terrible argument that bout me talking but our debt and stuff. Its important to get it out. Just for yourself. [inaudible] he did it remarkably well. Is aching back after the plane crash, broken in 20 places. Young. Yeah. [inaudible] i would on the operating table for dinner hours, and its been a brutal combat. Its going to be another year before its all good. Great subject. Melody . Okay. What are you doing a . Im retiring after 40 years. Im trying to archive all my stuff that ended up at the jfk library and Penn State Library that once material for my career. Im trying to make su
To stand up and accept the title of heirs of freedom, or were going to hand freedom away, and thats what this book is all about. God bless you for writing in this, and thank you for being here with us. Well, i appreciate that so much. Thank you. You are awesome. [applause] thank you. Bless you. So nice. [applause] thanks, guys. Thank you. The standing ovation is more than appropriate, but im going to ask you to the take your seats again [laughter] for just a moment longer. Did our friends in the overflow room enjoy the programsome program . Its always, i thought so, i thought so. I do want to thank you both for being here. Governor, its awkward standing back behind you, but i need a microphone. Since you mentioned the book cover, i do have to say that is one of my few claims to fame, perhaps my only claim to fame, that, of course, the great john barleta was on leading the charge, and i was on horseback behind you, so my Left Shoulder made the book. [laughter] im sorry we crossed that o
Of gwen ifill across the ballroom. I would answer questions, so i hope you have a bunch. Afterwards, mr. Morris will sign copies of his book at the table. By the way, marion was the recipient of the state award in 1998 and her picture from that night is just outside the room on the law. Please get a National Press club welcome to dan and john morris. [applause] thank you all for coming. We are here to celebrate the life and times of a Great Washington institution, a former colleague of mine and many others, some of whom are in the room. John has written a wonderful and engaging book. We will give you a flavor of it here tonight and then i hope that you all if you havent bought a copy, go out and get one. John is a senior fellow at the center for American Progress and served in a number of senior roles in government and International Institutions and nonprofits including the state department and the International Crisis group and hes written for the atlantic and Washington Post in Forei
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