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On the recordJune 30, 2010
As Senator Schumer said yesterday, we are looking for somebody who can moderate the court and a little humor would do a lot of good.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Specter emphasizes the need for a moderate and humorous approach in the court.

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