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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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Wichita
Kansas
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When the students are occupied, they're not juvenile delinquents. I believe that education is a capital investment.
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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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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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It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.
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I beat a brain tumor.
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Resolutions are flying like snowflakes around here.
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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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I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.
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The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision rejected Congress' findings and its method of reasoning, .. Is there any real justification for the court's denigrating Congress' 'method of reasoning'?.
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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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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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Beating the tea party gang is more important than who does the beating.
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There is no higher value in our society than integrity.
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It costs about $27 million to win a seat in the United States Senate, so when you win one, you like to sit down.
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When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.
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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 my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.
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I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.
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My change in party will enable me to be re-elected.
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The best way to reduce the cost of medical care is to reduce the illness.
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