If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.
Arlen SpecterAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 12, 1930
- Died: October 14, 2012
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