Americans addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes. – Arlen Specter
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens. – Arlen Specter
Strong advocacy for education, health care and worker safety will be indispensable if they are to get their fair share of President Bushs austere budget for the next fiscal year. – Arlen Specter
It is a noteworthy fact that kicking and beating have played so considerable a part in the habits which necessity has imposed on mankind in past ages that the only way of preventing civilized men from beating and kicking their wives is to organize games in which they can kick and beat balls. – George Bernard Shaw