NJDC Mourns the Loss of Former Senator Arlen Specter

NJDC — October 14, 2012 – 1:44 pm | Comments (0) Add a comment

NJDC Chair Marc R. Stanley and NJDC President and CEO David A. Harris issued the following statement in response to the passing of former Senator Arlen Specter:

On behalf of the National Jewish Democratic Council’s leadership and staff, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Senator Arlen Specter. Senator Specter sat in the Republican Party for most of his career, and he was a consummate public servant whom we respected greatly as he advocated for Pennsylvanians —and a crucial voice of moderation. When he joined the Democratic Party later in his career, we were proud to welcome him as a Jewish Democrat—and his votes were crucial to helping President Obama during the first year of his presidency. Senator Specter has left behind a proud legacy of public service that will hopefully guide future generations of public servants, Jewish and non-Jewish alike.

 

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