Claude A. Swanson Professions : Former United States Senator Born : March 31, 1862 Died : July 7, 1939 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Claude A. Swanson When the water reaches the upper level, follow the rats. Claude A. Swanson levels rats water Similar Authors Al D'Amato former-united-states-senator Birch Bayh former-united-states-senator Byron Dorgan former-united-states-senator Brien McMahon former-united-states-senator Arlen Specter former-united-states-senator Boies Penrose former-united-states-senator All Authors