462 Quotes by Arlen Specter

There is no doubt about the value of investigative reporting to the public interests in exposing corruption, malfeasance, misconduct, waste ... there are weighty considerations on law enforcement, on their point of view, and national security interests. All of those factors have to be taken into account.

The breadth and scope of the proposed amendments are such that they will not only have serious, adverse economic and practical implications for legitimate industries but could very likely place (the current reporting law) into a questionable constitutional stature which would threaten to undermine our shared goal of protecting children from exploitation,

I consider it appropriate to question him as to his views on ... following precedents.

It is desirable to have balance on the court, and two women, I think, are a minimum. But I don't think you can have a quota system either for women or a minority as an absolute determinant.

It is desirable to have a balance on the court. And two women, I think, are a minimum, ... My preference would be to see that kind of diversity maintained, but I don't believe anybody ought to tie the president's hands.

a very heavy commitment to legal interpretation which might differ from his own personal views.

(I) continue to believe that censure is really not worth a tinker's damn. We are going to be listening to evidence to decide what to do in a fair and impartial, judicious way.

when the last senator stops talking - and that's always hard to predict.

I don't like to put it on an appropriations bill, but we waited long enough, ... fall-back position which I have avoided up 'til now.