Quotes from Arlen Specter

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

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've made a career of being precise.

I really do not make deals.

The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.

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

Beating the tea party gang is more important than who does the beating.

It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile.

The extremists took over the primary process.

It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

When the 14th Amendment, equal protection clause was enacted, the galleries in the Senate were segregated. Now we have integration.

My tenure in the Senate was really as an independent and whichever, regardless of party label.

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

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

There are conspiracies all over the Senate floor on any day!

If enough people would come out the right wing, the extremists couldn't dominate.

My definition of winning at squash is playing and surviving, and I've never lost a match.

There is no higher value in our society than integrity.

There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset.

The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written.

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.

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

My father was an immigrant who literally walked across Europe to get out of Russia. He fought in World War I. He was wounded in action. My father was a great success even though he never had money. He was a very determined man, a great role model.