“It’s still too high. But the trend is in the right direction.”

“It’s still too high. But the trend is in the right direction.”

Rear Admiral Mark Fox

U.S. military spokesman, on 63 U.S. military deaths reported in Iraq in September, the lowest monthly death toll in more than a year.

“We’re trying to get more visibility on these guys like the FBI did with the mob. They operate the same way the mob did, they stay in hiding.”

Lt. Col. Rob Pollock

A U.S. officer stationed in Bagram, Afghanistan, on a new “Most Wanted” campaign offering rewards of up to $200,000 for information leading to the capture of 12 Taliban and al-Qaida leaders.

“Inspiration. I’m looking for a candidate able to galvanize the country to get things done. I want to find the candidate who can inspire people. That’s what we need. That’s what our party needs.”

Sen. Edward Kennedy

On what he is looking for in his choice among the Democratic contenders for the president.