It is not eloquence, but earnestness, not the definition of helplessness, but the feeling of it; not figures of speech, but compunction of soul. – Hannah More, “Prayer,” Practical Piety
There was no imminent threat. This was made up in Texas, announced in January to the Republican leadership that war was going to take place and was going to be good politically. This whole thing was a fraud. – Edward Kennedy
Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. Its all a bit silly. – Will Thomas