Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter
Arlen Specterwas an American lawyer and politician who served as United States Senator from Pennsylvania. Specter was a Democrat from 1951 to 1965, then a Republican from 1965 until 2009, when he switched back to the Democratic Party. First elected in 1980, he represented his state in the Senate for 30 years...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 February 1930
CountryUnited States of America
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I believe he went somewhat beyond the usual practice of answering just as many questions as he had to in order to be confirmed.
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I hope that we'll have somebody who is modest like Judge Roberts says he is, someone who will promote stability so there are no sharp turns.
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I intend to do just that, Senator Grassley, now that I have your support.
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I have seen virtually no agreement on anything when it comes to this immigration bill. Emotions are running at an all-time high.
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I made the point that the president doesn't have a blank check. He didn't choose to engage me on that point.
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Immigration is one of the most difficult and important issues facing the country today,
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I'm intrigued by his concept of a dialogue among equals,
I think he was impressive, ... nodded at all the right times.
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That looks to me as if it may be obstruction of the committee's activities.
He said there was a right to privacy,