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“I have not taken a position on that nuclear option. My view is I'm not going to do anything until I come to that bridge. I'm not going to jump off the bridge until I come to it”

Quote by Arlen Specter

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Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter

Arlen Specter was a distinguished figure in American politics, serving as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2011. He was known for his long career in the Senate, during which he served in both the Democratic and Republican parties. Specter was a pivotal figure in the Watergate investigation and later became a leading advocate for the confirmation of Supreme Court justices. more

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