PERSPECTIVES
 

 
open quoteWe lost the trust of the American people when some Republicans gave in to the temptations of corruption.close quote

Sen. John McCain, accepting his party's nomination at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.

 
 
open quoteI did so with the intent to mislead the court.close quote

Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, pleading guilty to two felony counts of perjury in connection with a sexual affair he conducted with a staff member. Kilpatrick will serve 120 days in jail and pay $1 million in restitution to the city.

 
 
open quoteI come before you as a broken man.close quote

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, in U.S. District Court, where he was convicted of corruption and sentenced to four more years in prison

 
 
open quoteIt's not just that he's an eloquent guy who gives a good speech. A lot of people said that about my father, too, but she sees through that.close quote

Ron Reagan, on why his mother, Nancy, likes Barack Obama and thinks he is similar to her late husband, former president Ronald Reagan

 
 
open quoteIt was actually higher than I anticipated.close quote

Florida Marlins relief pitcher Joe Nelson, on the total of 584 fans who attended last week's home game against the Atlanta Braves. The stadium's capacity is 38, 500.

 
 
open quoteThe most qualified? No! I think they went for this, excuse me, political bull–––t about narratives.close quote

Former Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan, caught on air during a commercial break blasting the Sarah Palin veep pick on MSNBC

 
 
open quoteI guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities.close quote

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, during her convention address, answering criticisms of her résumé by challenging Barack Obama's credentials

 
 
open quoteNobody talked about jobs. Nobody talked about health care. Nobody talked about education.close quote

Sen. Barack Obama, criticizing the content of the speeches delivered by Republicans at their convention

 
 
open quoteRussia's actions have cast grave doubts on Russia's intentions, and on its reliability as an international partner.close quote

Vice President Dick Cheney,condemning Russia's "illegitimate, unilateral attempt" to change Georgia's borders by force

 
 
open quoteThe structures were not necessarily reasonable, and the materials were not necessarily strong enough.close quote

Ma Zongjin,appointed by China to investigate the massive earthquake in May that killed some 10,000 children, revealing that poor construction might explain why so many schools collapsed

 
 

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