"There's nothing more important than our health, that's our capital."

Arlen Specter (1930 - 2012)
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About Arlen Specter

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.

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