"Time's running out, because the longer we wait the more strain we're going to put on the military."

"Time's running out, because the longer we wait the more strain we're going to put on the military."
President Bush
Stressing the need for Congress to pass a war funding bill.
"This war is a terrible tragedy and it is time to bring it to an end."
Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass.
The leading advocate of a troop withdrawal measure, during the House debate on financing military operations in Iraq.
"Consumer confidence appears to be spinning its wheels."
Economist Richard Yamarone
On economic indicators showing consumers continue to worry about gas prices and the economy's prospects.