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On the recordMarch 7, 2010
I think there was a warning from Arlen Specter as well, because he said that he thought the president was very fiery today, very strong, but he said he wishes the president was this fiery back in the State of the Union, two months ago.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Specter critiques Obama's timing and delivery of passion regarding health care reform.

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