"There are several outstanding senators who are more than capable of effective leadership and I hope

"There are several outstanding senators who are more than capable of effective leadership and I hope we have an opportunity to choose."
Republican Sen. Don Nickles
Calling for new leadership elections because of Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's racially charged remarks.
"There is no person capable of riding in on a white horse with a bag of money to resolve this contract."
New York Gov. George Pataki
Rejecting demands that he intervene in negotiations with New York City's transit workers. Their union has threatened to shut down the nation's largest mass transit system if they cannot agree to a favorable contract.