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Jim angle is live in washington. we basically cant afford it. we cant afford the commitments that weve made on social security medicare can we? >> here is the deal, megyn we have good news and bad news and they are one in the same unfortunately. americans are living longer as you said but that also means we are collecting more benefits in immediate care and social security and the nation cannot pay for them. when fdr signed the social security act in 1935 it was a life line to poor elderly but i...

No for the congressman. john hardy of wnyy is live outside the plaza hotel with big doings tonight there in the ballroom, johnny. >> big deal, yeah. dont be late. bring your pet, too. this was supposed to be a whos who of politicians and political flairs, the event of all political events this year. now its really becoming whos going to bother to show up. i can tell you whos not showing up. new york area representatives john hall, carolyn maloney and a guy named adatal townses. they say now they...

Their big jamboree to appear on "the view." >> no one was prepared for just how emotionally the scouts would react. heres jeanne moos with her unique take on it. >> reporter: its bad enough getting booed, whether youre busted for dog fighting, or competing for miss universe. >> usa. >> boo! >> reporter: but imagine getting booed by the boy scouts. >> boo! >> reporter: and the person theyre boog ing is the preside of the united states. actually what they were booing was president obama sending a ...

The president of the united states. actually, what they werie booig was president oobama sending a taped message instead of coming in person to the recent boy scout gymberry. some 45,000 scouts were celebrating the 100th anniversary of scouting. two months earlier the white house informed the scouts that the president had prior commitments. >> it doesnt really bother me. >> disappointed, but, busy man. what do you do? >> reporter: just a few days after those interviews, scouts just like you. sco...

There are a lot of things these kids cant do. >> take your kid to spain and take 70 secret service people and five airplanes? >> you know what, pat? the reality is sometimes as you know very well having worked in the administration, when youre actually out of the country, youre actually able to have a little bit more freedom in some ways, particularly through the first lady and the daughter than you could in some american cities. thats just good for your kids. >> its good if can you get the secr...

At on christmas? >> you know, like all jews, i was probably in a chinese restaurant. >> after more than 81 on 1 meetings and 17 hours of testimony, id say that the senate got a pretty good look at elena kagan. they got a good sense of her judicial philosophy, her commitment to the rule of law, her rich understanding of our constitution and, of course, where she can be found on christmas day. >> i also very much enjoyed meeting with 83 senators, but really, whos counting? and enjoyed learning mor...

And both he and senator sessions ensured that my hearing was serious and courteous. i also very much enjoyed meeting with 83 senators, but really, whos counting? and enjoyed learning more about their concerns, their interests and their deep commitments to public service. im delighted that many of my former colleagues from the solicitor generals office here. its the best law office in the country and ive learned every day from its members. now, once i put on that robe, im only going to vote with ...

Nation that i will work my hardest and try my best to fulfill these commitments and to serve this country i love as well as i am able. thank you. [ applause ] >> i told elena to go ahead and soak it in because im not sure theyre allowed to clap in the supreme court. but thank you very much for joining us and please enjoy the

But really whos counting? and enjoyed learning more about their concerns, their interests, and their deep commitments to public service. im delighted that many of my former colleagues from the solicitor generals office are here. its the best country and i have learned every day from its members. once i put on that robe, im only going to vote with them when they have the better of the argument. which lets be frank is not in every case. but i will always -- but i will always appreciate their integ...

Obligation to protect the rule of law in this country, an obligation to uphold the rights and liberties afforded by our remarkable constitution and an obligation to provide what the inscription on the supreme court building promises, equal justice under law. tomorrow i will take two oaths to uphold this solemn obligation, one to support and defend the constitution and the other to administer justice without respect to persons to the rich and poor alike. today, mr. president, i will simply say to...