Arlen Specter
1930 - 2012
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Quotes
Biography
Arlen Specter was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania. He began his political career as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia before becoming the District Attorney of Philadelphia. Specter was known for his independence, often switching between political parties, starting as a Democrat, becoming a Republican, and eventually ending his career as a Democrat again. He was a key figure in several significant political events and became known for his probing questioning during important hearings.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
There's nothing more important than our health, that's our capital.
2
Having covered nine presidential campaigns, I respect presidential candidates.
3
In a close election, every vote is going to count. You never know where it's going to matter.
4
The depiction of drug use in 'Trainspotting, the dirty realism of Irvine Welsh, I like an awful lot.
5
The conventional viewpoint says we need a jobs program and we need to cut welfare. Just the opposite! We need more welfare and fewer jobs.