Quote by Arlen Specter
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens. – Arlen Specter

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The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written. – Arlen Specter

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