When the president acts in absence of a congressional grant of authority, he can rely only upon his own independent powers. When the president takes measures incompatible with the express or implied will of Congress, his power is at its lowest ebb.
Arlen SpecterWe don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.
Arlen SpecterSeparation of power says the judiciary committee is supposed to confirm qualified judges and then what the Supreme Court does, that is their function, not my function.
Arlen SpecterWhen Pat Robertson says there is no constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state, I say he is wrong.
Arlen Specter