“It’s an appalling tragedy for the nation.”

“It’s an appalling tragedy for the nation.”

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

Of Australia, as the death toll from wildfires in that country topped 120.

“Americans across this country are struggling, and they are watching to see if we’re equal to the task before us. Let’s show them that we are.”

President Barack Obama

In his weekly radio and Internet address.

SDLqI first would like to thank God who has brought me through. I would like to thank my family in heaven and those who are with me today.”

Jennifer Hudson

Accepting the Grammy for best R&B album for her self-titled debut.