“This is a counterinsurgency. I am not going to tell you there hasn’t been anyone beaten

“This is a counterinsurgency. I am not going to tell you there hasn’t been anyone beaten up. I am absolutely confident that there has not been any widespread violation of human rights.”

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

In denying allegations that his soldiers burned villages, committed gang rape and killed people while fighting an insurgency.

“What is most important is that Broadway’s lights will once again shine brightly, with a diversity of productions.”

Charlotte St. Martin

Executive director of the League of American Theatres and Producers, after Broadway producers and the stagehands’ union reached an agreement to end a 19-day strike.