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Arlen Specter

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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.

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Mar 3, 2010

It's the kind of legislation that I would favor and would be inclined to introduce.

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Mar 1, 2010

I have sought recognition to introduce legislation concerning the beneficial use of materials derived from river dredging activities. This concept was the subject of a Committee Resolution passed by the Committee on Environment and Public…

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Feb 28, 2010

Prevention is certainly a laudable goal.

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Feb 28, 2010

Well, thank you very much for sharing those experiences with us.

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Feb 28, 2010

I believe that this is a very good approach.

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Feb 28, 2010

I personally think that it would be good for the veterans. I mean, they've done a lot for us.

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Feb 28, 2010

We owe our veterans nothing less.

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Feb 28, 2010

Thank you, Justice McCaffery. That is a brilliant reply to that issue.

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Feb 28, 2010

Thank you very much for that, Judge Zottola.

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Feb 28, 2010

We'd be interested to know what you intend to pursue there.

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Feb 25, 2010

Kenny Evans recently passed after being with me for some 30 years. I had known Mr. Evans in Philadelphia for a long time, but when I ran for the Senate in 1980, I asked him to be my campaign deputy in the African-American community. When I…

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Feb 25, 2010

For purposes of comment at this time, I will focus on what we found on our trip to Afghanistan and India as it relates to the current war in progress in Afghanistan which has, as a practical matter, been extended into Pakistan and a…

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Feb 23, 2010

He's not able to project the same kind of stature and power that he did a year ago because we're--because he's being hamstrung by--by the Congress.

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Feb 23, 2010

I think not only has President Obama been diminished but so has the presidency.

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Feb 23, 2010

Would you give consideration to that process?

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Feb 23, 2010

I have sought recognition to introduce legislation to make it a Federal offense to intimidate or threaten a witness in a State court proceeding. This legislation I believe to be necessary based upon some very disastrous experiences in the…

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Feb 23, 2010

I hope you will figure out something that we can get the Chinese to go along with, which is tough enough, to get some sense out of Iran because that boiling pot is not going to simply boil forever.

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Feb 23, 2010

The President came on with a great promise and, I think, did materially change the world's view of the United States for a number of reasons and I think not only has President Obama been diminished but so has the presidency.

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Feb 23, 2010

I hope that we all can move more quickly and particularly on the AID front and the ambassadorial front.

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Feb 23, 2010

I have been a consistent proponent of aggressive preparedness efforts at the Federal, State and local levels to reduce the threat of an influenza pandemic.

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Feb 23, 2010

I have been concerned about the gridlock in Congress for many reasons, but from what I have read and heard, it has had an impact on our stature internationally.

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Feb 11, 2010

today, I have sought recognition to offer legislation supporting the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This legislation will serve to commemorate three historic events in our country: the 1863 Invasion of Pennsylvania, the…

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