Arlen Specter actually said...

This is, I think, an unusual bill because it involves so many big issues.

Specter describes the complexity and significance of the proposed legislation.

07/13/2010

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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...