“We offer our condolences to the families of those who were killed in this incident, and we

“We offer our condolences to the families of those who were killed in this incident, and we mourn the loss of innocent civilian life.”

U.S. Navy Lt. Patrick Evans

On the accidental killing of nine Iraqi civilians during an operation targeting al-Qaida.

“An unbelievable game and an unbelievable feeling.”

Eli Manning

New York Giants’ quarterback, after winning the Super Bowl.

“It’s brilliant music, everyone’s friendly, and we were up until three or four in the morning, but I don’t remember much of it.”

Ewan Tweedie

A 29-year-old British security consultant, attending carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.