Quotations of the day

AP News (2009-09-11 00:29:26)

"He received a lot of reinforcement from those of us there today that we wouldn't vote for a bill that fails to rein in health costs and we wouldn't vote for a bill that increases the deficit." — Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., in an interview after a meeting with President Barack Obama.

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"There are other guys languishing in prison trying to get their voices heard. I feel like this is a chance for me to have a voice and tell people about the situation they're in." — Chaunte D. Ott, who served 13 years in prison before his homicide conviction was overturned in Milwaukee.

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"Take some individual responsibility to stay healthy during the flu season." — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on flu vaccinations.