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Arlen Specter: “I have not hesitated to oppose prominent members of my own party, asking pointed questions, which is the constitutional…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I have not hesitated to oppose prominent members of my own party, asking pointed questions, which is the constitutional responsibility of a Senator in making an independent judgment.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter asserts his duty to question all officials, regardless of party affiliation.

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