Arlen Specter Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“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.”

“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.”

“The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.”

“I am very much opposed to abortion personally. But I don't think it is the government's rule.”

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

“If Romney wants to make me responsible for ObamaCare, I've said I would be proud to be responsible for it.”

“Big money is ruining the political system.”

“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.”

“Effective security measures do not come cheap.”

“I am opposed to anybody making a decision for you or me or anybody else about what health care plan we should have.”