"The most cruel and decisive events unfolded on the territory of the Soviet Union."

"The most cruel and decisive events unfolded on the territory of the Soviet Union."
Russian President Vladimir Putin
At a military parade in Moscow celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
"The people of Russia suffered incredible hardship, and yet the Russian spirit never died out."
President Bush
In the Netherlands, marking the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
"My goodness, you've got 100 United States senators. Some of us might be moderately intelligent enough to figure this out."
Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb.
Who hoped to negotiate a deal to end the fight over filibusters of judicial nominees.