“He is a bit dirty, but I think he can move the country forward. I would have given up on Lee

“He is a bit dirty, but I think he can move the country forward. I would have given up on Lee Myung-bak if I had thought morality was more important.”

Seong Da-kyeong

South Korean voter, talking about presidential candidate Lee Myung-bak’s past ethical lapses.

“What we must do now is work together before the end of 2008 for the creation of an independent, democratic, viable Palestinian state.”

French President Nicolas Sarkozy

In a speech to representatives from nearly 90 donor countries and international organizations that have committed $650 million in funds to help the moribund Palestinian economy.