“You know, when my husband left office after moving us toward a balanced budget and a surplus,

“You know, when my husband left office after moving us toward a balanced budget and a surplus, we had a plan to make Social Security solvent until 2055. Now, because of the return to deficits, we have lost 14 years of solvency.”

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton

Questioned during a Democratic debate about the legacy of President Bill Clinton.

“For over 200 years, this nation has adhered to the rule of law — with unparalleled success. A shift to ... extra-constitutional authority is prohibited.”

U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken

Ruling the use of the USA Patriot Act unconstitutional in secret searches, wiretapping.