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“When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.”

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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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“As a matter of traditional and sound constitutional doctrine, an amendment to the Constitution should be the last resort when all other measures have proved inadequate.”

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“As I think through the issue of funding the rebuilding of Iraq, I think about the analogy of a bankruptcy proceeding. There is no doubt that Iraq as a country is bankrupt.”

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“Strong advocacy for education, health care and worker safety will be indispensable if they are to get their fair share of President Bush's austere budget for the next fiscal year.”

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