Speaker Smith on Passing of Arlen Specter

State Representative Sam Smith
The Speaker
66th District, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2012

PA House Speaker’s Statement on the Death of Arlen Specter

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Rep. Sam Smith (R-Punxsutawney) released the following statement upon learning of the death today of former Sen. Arlen Specter:

"Arlen Specter was always a fighter who loved the battle over public policy.
He loved Pennsylvania, and he loved public service.

While I did not always agree with some of Senator Specter’s decisions,
he was always willing to listen about local problems and try to help fix them. He was a strong advocate for the state’s interests while in Washington, and the Commonwealth lost one of its most dedicated public servants today.

I share my thoughts and prayers with Senator Specter’s family and friends at
this difficult time."

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