"Countries in the region must learn from the SARS experience, and that is: 'Fess up as soon as you

"Countries in the region must learn from the SARS experience, and that is: 'Fess up as soon as you find a case, as quickly as possible."
Alexander Downer
Australian foreign minister, commenting on the deadly bird flu outbreak in Asia.
"Infantrymen say to me they couldn't handle seeing a female getting hurt because it would remind them of their sister, aunt or wife. I understand their point, but at the same time we are all soldiers and we can all die for our country. "
Spc. Karen Guckert, 24
Of Yakima, Wash., who is serving in Iraq, on women's increasingly role in the military.