I think the suicide bombings … are, in an unfortunately tragic way, a signal that the rejectionists fear that Iraq is going in the right direction.
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton • On her reasoning for the sudden rise in attacks in Iraq late this week. We’re not sure if this is a good thing. • source
I believe the people have seen what happened to me. They have seen that the protesters were trying to hurt me and smash the car.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva • Who barely made it out of a tense situation alive. Protesters have been calling for a dissolution of the government for days. Despite the scene, Thai troops – who are out and about, with tanks in tow – have not directly taken on the protesters. Abhisit says he will do his best to bring peace to the situation and restore order. • source
The mama grizzly rises up in me, hearing things like that. Here again, cool, fine come attack me. But when you make a suggestion like that that attacks a kid, it kills me.
Sarah Palin • regarding a “Saturday Night Live” skit that attacked her daughter Bristol, a teenage mother, and her fiance Levi Johnston • source