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“Obviously the supreme court of the land is the supreme court of the land. The United States government has, I continue to believe, acted egregiously by taking away the traditional rights held by secured creditors.”

Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock

On the Supreme Court clearing the way for Chrysler’s partnership with Italy’s Fiat.

“Once again, a dedicated staff member of the United Nations is among the victims of a heinous terrorist attack which no cause can justify.”

Marie Okabe

U.N. deputy spokeswoman, after suicide attackers set off a massive blast outside a luxury hotel in Pakistan, killing at least 11 people.