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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.

Jan 22, 2004

But these allegations will give fuel to people who want to cut back on your funding.

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Oct 30, 2003

Anything that, head-on, hits the inducement to these young Palestinians to commit suicide with a bombing?

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Oct 30, 2003

Let us know what is being done at the present time----

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Oct 30, 2003

Where they refused to sign the pledge, do you advance U.S. aid to them?

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Oct 30, 2003

I found these videos to be absolutely shocking--absolutely shocking that teenagers... desired goal in life is to be a suicide bomber.

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Oct 30, 2003

The characterization at the end about child abusers is a vast understatement. They're civilization abusers.

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Oct 30, 2003

I think that Senator Clinton has put her finger on the critical point about the Palestinian Authority repudiating suicide bombing.

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Oct 30, 2003

Well, are you essentially saying that the way things are today, with former Prime Minister Abu Masen having departed, that there will be no further payments by the U.S. Government to the Palestinian Authority?

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Oct 30, 2003

Well, we'd like to have it, because every year we take a look at your request for money, and the budget is extremely tight, and we'd like to know what value is being received by the U.S. Government for the $17 million a year.

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Oct 30, 2003

Well, it's a subtle matter as to how you combat it.

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