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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. (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. View quote
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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. View quote
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As I think through the issue of funding the rebuilding of Iraq, I think about the analogy of a bankruptcy proceeding. There is no doubt that Iraq as a country is bankrupt. View quote
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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. View quote
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Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns. View quote
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When Pat Robertson says there is no constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state, I say he is wrong. View quote
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It costs about $27 million to win a seat in the United States Senate, so when you win one, you like to sit down. View quote
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When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party. View quote
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Whatever my party affiliation, I will continue to be guided by President Kennedy's statement that sometimes party asks too much. View quote
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There are conspiracies all over the Senate floor on any day! (Arlen Specter)
I do come from a strong family. View quote
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I don't expect people to agree with all my votes. View quote
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When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy. View quote
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I don't like labels. I think they conceal more than they reveal, sort of like a bikini. View quote
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Americans' addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes. View quote
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I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer. View quote
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I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized. View quote
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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. View quote
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If enough people would come out the right wing, the extremists couldn't dominate. View quote
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It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile. (Arlen Specter)
When the students are occupied, they're not juvenile delinquents. I believe that education is a capital investment. View quote
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'Never give in' was my mindset. View quote
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Pennsylvania is a very tough state; people don't last long in Pennsylvania politics. View quote
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I've been in a lot of elections. View quote
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