Philadelphia, October 14, 2012 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter released a statement on the passing of Senator Arlen Specter:rn rn“Senator Arlen Specter was a great man and a great public servant. He served this City as District Attorney and as United States Senator from Pennsylvania for many, many years. He cared about people, gave voice to the voiceless, and stood up for everyday Philadelphians, Pennsylvanians and Americans at every opportunity. I certainly enjoyed a very warm, personal and professional relationship with him during my time as a member of City Council, and even more importantly, as Mayor of our great City. His door and resources were always open and available to virtually any request I made on behalf of the City. He displayed gutsy, bold, strategic leadership on any number of issues, and most recently, he demonstrated strong support for healthcare reform and President Obama’s economic recovery plan. We will all miss the voice and leadership of Senator Arlen Specter. May God bless him, his wife Joan, and his family.â€