Arlen Specter

“I have been a Republican since 1966.”

“It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.”

“If Romney wants to make me responsible for ObamaCare, I've said I would be proud to be responsible for it.”

“I've been in a lot of elections.”

“I am opposed to anybody making a decision for you or me or anybody else about what health care plan we should have.”

“'Never give in' was my mindset.”

“I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.”

“Lawyers advocate more so than state their own positions.”

“Big money is ruining the political system.”

“It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.”

“The American people do not care which Party solves the problems confronting our nation.”

“The extremists took over the primary process.”

“When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.”

“I just was not going to subject my record to the bleak prospects of a primary election.”

“It so happens that I'm pro choice.”

“There is no higher value in our society than integrity.”

“I'm a loyal Democrat.”

“If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.”

“I am very much opposed to abortion personally. But I don't think it is the government's rule.”

“Beating the tea party gang is more important than who does the beating.”