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Famous Arlen Specter Quotes
“It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.”
“It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.”
“My definition of winning at squash is playing and surviving, and I've never lost a match.”
“My tenure in the Senate was really as an independent and whichever, regardless of party label.”
“Pennsylvania is a very tough state; people don't last long in Pennsylvania politics.”
“There are conspiracies all over the Senate floor on any day!”
“There is no doubt that our nation's security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.”
“When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.”
“It's a rarity when someone takes a political risk in Washington today in the public interest.”
“The best way to reduce the cost of medical care is to reduce the illness.”
“Do you believe today that the right to privacy does exist in the Constitution?”
“I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.”
“My change in party will enable me to be re-elected.”