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On the recordMay 7, 2009
I want to return to the issue of the basic authority and responsibility of the Supreme Court to decide the major cases on separation of power.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Senator Specter emphasizes the Supreme Court's role in resolving separation of powers issues.

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