MANDAN, N.D. -- Authorities said a Mandan, North Dakota man is accused of making a telephone threat to Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania.

Mandan Deputy Chief Paul Leingang said the man was interviewed on Tuesday, at the request of the U.S. Capitol Police.

Leingang said the man's telephone message indicated that he would travel to Washington, D.C., and assassinate the senator.

Leingang said the man told police that he was intoxicated when he made the call and said it was "stupid." Leingang said the man gave no motive for the call.

Leingang said Mandan police have finished their assistance in the case. Leingang said he's unsure how it will be handled by the Capitol Police.