Arlen Specter actually said...

We are not going to spend any money which is not really necessary as a matter of public policy and public welfare.

Specter emphasizes fiscal responsibility in public policy decisions.

08/20/2009

More Arlen Specter Quotes

There is no conversation that I've ever had about the grant system that doesn't have an incredible sense of consensus that it is not working...

You, Senator, have been a leading light, and a much needed, advocate for the NIH.

I think it's important for us to develop new metrics to determine the potential of innovative research.

Congress is very anxious to support you and make the most generous allocations that we can to the National Institutes of Health.