The Mon Valley Expressway is really of critical importance to southwestern Pennsylvania.
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.
I think that Pennsylvania ought to be getting more on the next round of disbursements.
Thank you for accepting the position in the administration to provide a breath of bipartisanship.
I personally think that it would be good for the veterans. I mean, they've done a lot for us.
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.
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.
I hope that we all can move more quickly and particularly on the AID front and the ambassadorial front.
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.
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.
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.
I think not only has President Obama been diminished but so has the presidency.
These hearings do not allow the kind of full exchange necessary to really get to the bottom of things.
I had a little trouble following some of it myself, and he did not get a chance to finish his questioning of you because the time is limited.
So the assertion by some that you are saying you may do it is not accurate. You are saying you will do it, and you will be agreeable to making that commitment to the FCC.





