“China will earnestly abide by relevant regulations regarding foreign journalists’

“China will earnestly abide by relevant regulations regarding foreign journalists’ reporting activities in the country.”

Li Changchun

The fifth-ranked official in China, saying his government will allow journalists freedom to report at next month’s Olympic Games.

“Unless we act ... promptly, we’re going to look at a situation that only gets worse.”

Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.

Chairman of the Banking Committee, urging action on a long-stalled mortgage rescue.

“It’s to me a very bittersweet moment because it really is the death of a marriage.”

Former model Christie Brinkley, 54

On reaching a settlement with husband Peter Cook during their divorce trial. She has three other ex-husbands.