Notable and Quotable

“With bankruptcy in the rearview mirror, U.S. auto companies will even more aggressively pursue new technologies, become more globally competitive.”

Rep. Gary Peters

Whose Michigan district is home to three GM factories, on the company’s emergence out of bankruptcy protection.

“Based on those we’ll have an idea of what we’re dealing with. Are we dealing with homicide? Are we dealing with an accidental overdose? What are we dealing with?”

William Bratton

Los Angeles police chief, on the investigation into Michael Jackson’s prescription drug history.