Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter
Arlen Specterwas an American lawyer and politician who served as United States Senator from Pennsylvania. Specter was a Democrat from 1951 to 1965, then a Republican from 1965 until 2009, when he switched back to the Democratic Party. First elected in 1980, he represented his state in the Senate for 30 years...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 February 1930
CountryUnited States of America
matter lasts sound
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.
people privilege pennsylvania
It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.
choices happens
It so happens that I'm pro choice.
vote frequency unwelcome
It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.
winning cost united-states
It costs about $27 million to win a seat in the United States Senate, so when you win one, you like to sit down.
election
I've been in a lot of elections.
thinking judging independence
I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.
deals
I really do not make deals.
running availability romance
I must say I am not pleased to have to arrange the Senate schedule around the availability of Senators who are running for President.
eye people
I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.
people vote agree
I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.
devouring cannibal senators
Cannibals are devouring senators.
strong war terrorism
American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.
cancer thinking done
I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.