1968 Press Photo Senator Everett Dirksen talking with reporters at the Capitol

Washington- Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois, talks with reporters today at the Capitol, Dirksen, the Senate Republican leader, said he didn't know how the controversy over the nomination of Abe Fortas to be Chief Justice would end and added: "I think it's fair to say the Senate would not like to be trussed up too long."

Photo is dated 1968.

Photo measures 9.75 x 8 inches.