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Arlen Specter

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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.

Jun 7, 2021

The priority was to protect the family at all costs.

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Jan 9, 2017

I have every confidence that Jeff Sessions will execute the office of Attorney General honestly, faithfully, and fully in the pursuit of justice.

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Jan 9, 2017

Senator Specter cited just one. It was his vote against confirming Jeff Sessions as a Federal judge.

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Jan 9, 2017

Because I have since found that Senator Sessions is egalitarian.

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Jan 2, 2017

the reason we serve is to ensure our children and our children's children inherit the same great country that we received from those who went before us.

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Jan 2, 2017

the reason we serve is to ensure that our children and our children's children inherit the same great country that we received from those who went before us.

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Apr 1, 2014

We are trying to make sure that we have maximum impact in the places that could use the money the most.

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Mar 16, 2014

I cannot applaud Rutland enough, because we had a similar hearing a few years ago when Senator Arlen Specter and I were here, and that shaped a number of federal programs for the better because of what we heard from you.

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Sep 11, 2012

Congressional legislation 'doesn't amount to anything if the president can say, 'My constitutional authority supersedes the statute.'

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Dec 5, 2011

I think the public's right to know and the benefit of an informed citizenry vastly outweigh what you quote Justice Kennedy as talking about collegial dynamics.

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Dec 5, 2011

The Congress, under separation of powers, has the authority to find the facts, and then there is need only for a rational relationship between what Congress finds factually and the legislation which Congress enacts.

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