Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement welcoming Senator Arlen Specter to the Democratic Party:
"I welcome Senator Specter back to the Democratic Party," said Congresswoman Lee. "Senator Specter has long been an independent thinker and willing to work in a bipartisan way to do what is best for the American people. I look forward to working with him on issues such as medical research funding, criminal justice, education and other issues to help move this country forward."