“The war is far from over. And we must protect and build on the gains earned with the blood of

“The war is far from over. And we must protect and build on the gains earned with the blood of our military, our allies and our Iraqi partners.”

Robert Gates

Secretary of Defense.

“I’m hoping they will self-deport.”

State Rep. Russell Pearce

On the desired effect of Arizona’s new immigration law, which imposes sanctions against employers who hire illegal workers.

“Stop holding this mess — whatever it is — against this man. Even Jesus forgives.”

Little Richard

Rock ’n’ roll pioneer, speaking at the funeral of Ike Turner, whose musical legacy was tarnished by his image as the drug-addicted, abusive former husband of Tina Turner.