Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on October 14, 2012

Political Maverick Specter Dies

NBC10's Denise Nakano looks back on the life and career of former long-time Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter. The political legend died Sunday from cancer.

President Barack Obama as well as several local politicians shared their thoughts on the legacy of Senator Arlen Specter, who died Sunday at the age of 82.

From President Obama:

From Vice President Joe Biden:

Jill and I are deeply saddened. Arlen Specter was a great Senator who lived his life the way he died, with dignity and courage. He was my friend and I admired him a great deal.

For over three decades, I watched his political courage accomplish great feats and was awed by his physical courage to never give up. Arlen never walked away from his principles and was at his best when they were challenged.

Jill and I are thinking of Joan at the moment she was an incredible partner through his life journey. Our hearts go out to Shanin and Stephen and all who were deeply touched by his life.

From Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick:

From Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn:

Read the original:
Obama: Arlen Specter Was Always a Fighter

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