462 Quotes by Arlen Specter


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    He cannot be required to answer how he's going to decide a case that might come before the court, ... That would undercut the very basics of judicial independence.

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    very thorough and piercing confirmation process with very, very detailed questions on what Judge Roberts has said in the past.

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    I have seen virtually no agreement on anything when it comes to this immigration bill. Emotions are running at an all-time high.

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    He comes across as very strong, and strength is contagious. It's good to see him and how confident he is.

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    We have done more than cut the fat. We have done more than cut through the muscle. We have done more than cut through to the bone. We have cut into the marrow. It is that serious.

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    I made the point that the president doesn't have a blank check. He didn't choose to engage me on that point.

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    Judge Roberts had expressed his appreciation to have the introductions early. He said the maximum time of the children's staying power was five minutes. And that is certainly understandable,

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    Everything I know about her is good, but there needs to be, obviously, a very thorough inquiry into her background.

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