Arlen Specter

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.

American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.

Women ought to be fully guarded by law in all rights of property, labor, profession, etc.; but, roughly stated, the voting population ought to represent the fighting population.

Actually, I'm a Republican.

The American people need no course in philosophy or political science of church history to know that God should not be made into a celestial party chairman.