“I believe that it is those efforts that will ultimately help to lead to a durable cease-fire

“I believe that it is those efforts that will ultimately help to lead to a durable cease-fire ...”

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

After the U.S. abstained from the Security Council vote because it is awaiting the outcome of Egyptian-mediated talks with Hamas and Israel.

“He’s mortally wounded politically and cannot lead our state.”

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Woodstock

On the Illinois House move to impeach embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

“I’ll tell you ... we’re going to enjoy the national championship. Gators are No. 1.”

Florida coach Urban Meyer

After Gators beat Oklahoma 24-14 in the BCS Championship game. Florida finished ahead of Utah in the final AP poll, receiving 48 of 65 first-place votes.