"It should be clear to all that Islam ... is consistent with democratic rule."

"It should be clear to all that Islam ... is consistent with democratic rule."
President Bush
Prodding Saudi Arabia and Egypt to lead Arab nations toward democracy.
"The country has to move from loyalty to persons to loyalty to institutions."
Gunter Pleuger
German U.N. ambassador, regarding Afghanistan.
"We've got people who are supposed to be public servants stretching their legs with a hot towel and a cocktail."
Sen. Charles Grassley
Iowa Republican, arguing that reform is needed for military and defense officials who fly in first or business class instead of coach.