Arlen Specter Quotations | Page 2

Separation of power says the judiciary committee is supposed to confirm qualified judges and then what the Supreme Court does, that is their function, not my function.

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.

There is no doubt that our nation's security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.

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

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

I've been in a lot of elections.

It costs about $27 million to win a seat in the United States Senate, so when you win one, you like to sit down.

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

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

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