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.

I grow daily to honour facts more and more, and theory less and less. A fact, it seems to me, is a great thing; a sentence printed, if not by God, then at least by the Devil.

I don't think they're going to pay me to play Mufasa.

I would've done anything to work with Satyajit Ray.