Arlen Specter actually said...

I think it is urgent, and I am glad to have your concurrence, and see if we cannot break the logjam and move ahead.

Senator Specter emphasizes the urgency to resolve issues and progress.

12/08/2009

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We are not going to spend any money which is not really necessary as a matter of public policy and public welfare.

What we are talking about is smallpox, anthrax, ebola virus, botulism, and others where there could be a very serious public health problem.

We do not get caught like we got caught on Katrina, do not get caught with a problem with swine flu or any of these other kinds of problems.

Since 2004, when I chaired this subcommittee, with the joinder of Senator Harkin, who is now the chair, we appropriated $6.4 billion to deal...