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I've been in a lot of elections.

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Arlen Specter
Age: 82 †
Born: 1930
Born: February 12
Died: 2012
Died: October 14
Former United States Senator
Lawyer
Military Officer
Politician
Wichita
Kansas
Elections
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Was the Vietnam conflict a war which should have, as a matter of constitutional law, required a declaration of war by Congress?
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There is no higher value in our society than integrity.
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Resolutions are flying like snowflakes around here.
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We are not utilizing the Iraqi oil for U.S. purposes. We are not asking that the Iraqi oil be used to pay our military expenses. We are asking only that the Iraqi oil be used to rebuild Iraq - that is, to rebuild Iraq for the Iraqi people.
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Americans' addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes.
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The Republican Party has moved so far to the right, you can't recognize Mitt Romney. What Mitt Romney will appear in October? Mitt Romney has changed positions more often than a pornographic movie queen.
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The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.
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American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.
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The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
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It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile.
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My change in party will enable me to be re-elected.
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Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.
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No senator's vote, except for the declaration of war or the authorization for the use of force, is more important than the confirmation of a nominee for the Supreme Court for a lifetime appointment.
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The passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93, recognizing the potential danger that the aircraft they were aboard posed to large numbers of innocent Americans, American institutions, and the symbols of American democracy, took heroic and noble action to ensure that the aircraft they were aboard could not be used as a weapon.
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It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.
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I really do not make deals.
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I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.
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I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.
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I do come from a strong family.
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