Political Quotes

On the recordApril 11, 2002
When he says that he can walk down the hall and get matters resolved with the President and no one will say no to the President, I agree, no one is going to say no to the President.
Said by
Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
Source
congress.gov
Apr 11, 2002

Editor's note · Context

Discussing Governor Ridge's relationship with the President.

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