Arlen Specter actually said...

The Congress, under separation of powers, has the authority to find the facts, and then there is need only for a rational relationship between what Congress finds factually and the legislation which Congress enacts.

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Specter asserts Congress's role in establishing facts for legislation.

12/05/2011

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