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. -Arlen Specter War
I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized. -Arlen Specter Independence
If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong. -Arlen Specter Intelligence
There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset. -Arlen Specter Good
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. -Arlen Specter Success
The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written. -Arlen Specter Religion
There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset. -Arlen Specter Health
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. -Arlen Specter Sports
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. -Arlen Specter Health
The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written. -Arlen Specter Freedom
If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong. -Arlen Specter Independence
