"We are hanging on because it's necessary to stay with this task until a new government has been

"We are hanging on because it's necessary to stay with this task until a new government has been created, a responsible government. The worst thing that could happen is for us to push this process too quickly ... and see it fail."
Secretary of State Colin Powell
Defending the mission in Iraq.
"As the oldest sibling and daughter, it was Yetunde who provided the stability to our family. ... She was personal assistant, confidant, and adviser to her sisters and her death leaves a void that can never be filled."
Statement released by the Williams family.
After Yetunde Price, oldest sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, was shot to death in Compton, Calif.