Quotes By Arlen Specter

People in government and public life are being kicked around at a high rate of speed.

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

As a matter of traditional and sound constitutional doctrine, an amendment to the Constitution should be the last resort when all other measures have proved inadequate.

The solicitor general is sometimes referred to as the 10th Supreme Court justice - a pretty important position.

When Pat Robertson says there is no constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state, I say he is wrong.

The American people do not care which Party solves the problems confronting our nation.

I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.

American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.

Pennsylvania is a very tough state; people don't last long in Pennsylvania politics.

Cannibals are devouring senators.

It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.

I do not represent the Republican Party.

African-Americans are underrepresented.

Strong advocacy for education, health care and worker safety will be indispensable if they are to get their fair share of President Bush's austere budget for the next fiscal year.

I do come from a strong family.

I'm a loyal Democrat.

When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.

You know, a statesman is a dead politician.

I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.

It's a rarity when someone takes a political risk in Washington today in the public interest.

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security.

There's nothing in the First Amendment that even remotely talks about spending money for political contests, and to say that an individual can spend as much of his or her own money as he or she wants constitutionally without any limitation, I think is just absurd.

I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

I ran for president in 1996.

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer; cancer, the number 2 killer, not far behind. The tragic aspect of these deadly diseases is that they could all be cured, I do believe, if we had sufficient funding.

The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.

In our social contract, we have provisions that see to it that you take care of people who need some help.

I've been playing squash almost daily for 38 years.

Whatever my party affiliation, I will continue to be guided by President Kennedy's statement that sometimes party asks too much.