“I think what happens in the days and months to come will determine the future course of

“I think what happens in the days and months to come will determine the future course of U.S.-Russian relations. My personal view is that there need to be some consequences for the actions that Russia has taken against a sovereign state.”

Defense Secretary Robert Gates

On the Russian incursion into Georgia.

“These guys are scared to death, they’re shaky. I assure them I’ve taken care of everything so that nothing will go wrong. I help them calmly go through the procedure.”

Dr. Alan Doerhoff

On Death Row guards. The 64-year-old Missouri surgeon estimates he’s presided over about 40 executions.