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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.
The conclusions from the most rigorous scientific studies are consistent for the overwhelming majority of women who undergo abortion: There are no long-term negative effects. The few women who do experience negative psychological responses…
I've had strenuous concerns raised by my colleagues on the Republican side of the aisle.
I'd ask you at this time if you agree with the conclusions by the Congressional Research Service that the Department of Justice is obliged to submit to congressional oversight, regardless of whether litigation is pending.
I believe in a woman's right to choose on the issue of choice, but I do believe that there has been quite a bit of scientific material on potential adverse effects after an abortion, although that's within the purview of the right to…
Would you make available to me the paper you referred to with respect to the request to Roger Adams on the Rich issue?
Eric Holder is exactly the kind of attorney that we should trust as our Attorney General.
The Constitution calls for the United States Senate to advise and consent, and I agree with the Chairman about the necessity to help President-elect Obama tackle the problems of enormous difficulties which this Nation faces.
The basic issue of national security is perhaps the Attorney General's most important responsibility: to protect the American people.
I would not take as gospel everything that is contained in that House report, and we can certainly talk about the various things that I dispute.
You are a high-level professional, outstanding record, no doubt about your professional judgment.
I have not hesitated to oppose prominent members of my own party, asking pointed questions, which is the constitutional responsibility of a Senator in making an independent judgment.
Eric Holder made some terrible mistakes... But he did not understand, he did not authorize, he certainly did not execute this pardon.
The Attorney General is unlike any other Cabinet officer whose duty is to carry out the President's policies. The Attorney General has the corollary, independent responsibility to the people to uphold the rule of law.
Next to the President of the United States, there is no Federal officer more important than the Attorney General.
I had told you, when we talked about it at the time... that I thought you were on very shaky grounds in not responding to a President's request.
It seemed to me a pretty no-brainer with respect to conflict, also protecting the integrity of the investigation.
I think it was really unfortunate that you weren't consulted and at least given an opportunity to be heard about it.
You turned down the White House request for a briefing on campaign finance reform.
It is difficult to imagine a more compelling situation for appointing an independent counsel.
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