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Quotable & Notable |
Issue Date: February 2, 2007 Quotable & Notable Forgo anger, tobacco, intoxication and gluttony in favor of exercise, humility, charity, prayer and patience. -- Fr. Nicholas Kao Se-tsean, who at 110 years old is believed to be one of the worlds oldest Roman Catholic priests, on his secrets for long life. Kao is a Chinese Trappist living in Hong Kong. Its unknown how people will respond to a comedian running for the Senate. -- Comedian and radio show host Al Franken, who is contemplating entering politics in Minnesota Our overall military, diplomatic and economic strategy should not be regarded as an open-ended or unconditional commitment. -- From a bipartisan Senate resolution on Iraq submitted by Republican Sen. John Warner The Constitution doesnt say every individual in the United States or every citizen is hereby granted or assured the right of habeas corpus. -- U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee I am deeply disturbed that in the face of some of the most horrendous problems facing Africa, we concentrate on what I do in bed with whom. -- Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaking about the divisions within the Anglican Communion over homosexuality National Catholic Reporter, February 2, 2007 |
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