Arlen Specter Alan Quotations

As the president ponders the nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor, it is my hope that there will be a balance maintained on the court.

a very careful balance of protecting the country against terrorism with due regard for civil liberties.

On the balance of her answers, they're incomplete,

The balance of power is not being maintained in America today, ... The Supreme Court is interpreting the Constitution in derogation of congressional authority.

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.