"I expect this election is going to be decided (tonight), but, given experience, I would be

"I expect this election is going to be decided (tonight), but, given experience, I would be irresponsible if I wasn't prepared to be able to protect every person's right to vote."
U.S. Sen. John Kerry
Democratic presidential hopeful, on why he's ready to go to court at the first sign of polling-place irregularities.
"We'll see how it goes (tonight), but I really think it's important not to have a world of lawsuits that stop the will of the people from going forward."
President Bush
Telling "Dateline NBC" why it's imperative that a clear winner emerge election night, considering how closely the process is being watched around the world.