“We were not able to vote during the 2005 elections because of the deteriorating security

“We were not able to vote during the 2005 elections because of the deteriorating security situation. But now we feel safe enough to go out and vote.”

Ahmed Jassim, 19

As Iraqis headed to the polls to vote in provincial elections.

“I think her speech was not directed to us but right over our heads to a national audience. ... There were days when she walked around the building with (her daughter) Piper, handing out bagels. I think those days are gone.”

Rep. David Guttenberg, D-Fairbanks

On Gov. Sarah Palin’s return to the Capitol after her failed vice presidential bid.