“The House and Senate should not be taking up this bill, which effectively guarantees immunity

“The House and Senate should not be taking up this bill, which effectively guarantees immunity for telecom companies alleged to have participated in the president’s illegal program, and which fails to protect the privacy of law-abiding Americans at home.”

Sen. Russ Feingold

Wisconsin Democrat, as the House prepares to debate a compromise surveillance bill.

“This is not about mismanagement of a hedge fund. It is about premeditated lies to investors and lenders.”

Mark Mershon

Head of the New York FBI office, following the arrests of two former Bear Stearns managers on conspiracy and fraud charges.