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...Arlen Specter, R-Pa., the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, praised Roberts’ judicial philosophy, but remained cautious about how President Bush’s nominee would act once on the Supreme Court...
...approach of modesty and stability, and away from judicial activism, I think, is a model,” Specter said yesterday. “Whether it is carried out remains to be seen...
...Judge Roberts, I’m not talking about an issue. I’m talking about the essence of jurisprudence,” he said. But, when questioned during a break, Specter did not protest Roberts’ reticence...
...didn’t answer some of my questions, and I understand why he didn’t,” Specter said...
...Specter, along with several other committee members, encouraged Roberts to create a consensus among the justices and avoid 5-4 decisions if he is confirmed...