Quotes By Arlen Specter
I am very much opposed to abortion personally. But I don't think it is the government's rule.
Arlen Specter
I just was not going to subject my record to the bleak prospects of a primary election.
Arlen Specter
Well, I believe that when you are confirming a United States Supreme Court Justice, that it really isn't Democratic or Republican; it's American.
Arlen Specter
There is no doubt that our nation's security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.
Arlen Specter
My tenure in the Senate was really as an independent and whichever, regardless of party label.
Arlen Specter
American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.
Arlen Specter
If Romney wants to make me responsible for ObamaCare, I've said I would be proud to be responsible for it.
Arlen Specter
I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.
Arlen Specter
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.
Arlen Specter
When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party.
Arlen Specter
My definition of winning at squash is playing and surviving, and I've never lost a match.
Arlen Specter