From:

Hon. Arlen Specter
U.S. Senator
Pennsylvannia

 

Dear Miss Lehrer:

Please allow me to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your upcoming Bat Mitzvah.

Your Bat Mitzvah is a special event that you will remember and cherish for the rest of you life. This is a very exciting and wonderful occasion for your and your family to celebrate.

Again, congratulations on your Bat Mitzvah and good luck in all your future endeavors.

My best.

Sincerely,

Arlen Specter

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