Old Fogey's Quotes for Friday/Saturday

"That kind of public manipulation I don't know has any precedent in American history."
Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.), regarding the misuse of intelligence before the Iraq War
Iraq's Alleged Al-Qaeda Ties Were Disputed Before War
[Ah, Bush now finds himself in the company of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, without their positive contributions]

"This is not a political speech."
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, regarding Bush's 9/11 speech
President Aims to Revisit Social Security After Recess: Also, Plans Laid Out for Somber 9/11 Remembrance
[Oh, this one is going to be different from the barrage of speeches this week? All made at taxpayers' expense]

"I am not aware of any situation in the world where there is a system of jurisprudence that is recognized by civilized people where an individual can be tried and convicted without seeing the evidence against him."
Brigadier Gen. James C. Walker, staff judge advocate to the Marine Corps commandant
Bush's Detainee Plan Is Criticized: Military Lawyers and Senators Say Proposed Rules for Evidence Are Unfair
[Oh, Walker! You must have never visited the alternative universe of Bush World]

“This is a big gift to the refinery industry.”
Frank O’Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch
Washington: Easing of Environmental Rules
[Thank heavens this group, which has sacrificed so much for the common effort, be rewarded by this hostile administration]