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Arlen Specter
Age: 82 †
Born: 1930
Born: February 12
Died: 2012
Died: October 14
Former United States Senator
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When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party.
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I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.
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I've never walked out of a room and had a disagreement as to what was said.
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To put more American personnel in harm's way without a realistic chance for success is something I'm not in favor of. And a realistic chance for success depends upon having the Iraqis with the will and the ability to fulfill their share of the bargain, and so far they have not.
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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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I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.
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It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile.
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I really do not make deals.
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Stability means respecting precedents.
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When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.
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I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.
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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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