”Why should I feel responsible? I didn`t create that mess.”
–Mayor Harold Washington, on reports of massive mismanagement and financial problems at the Chicago Housing Authority.
”It wasn`t just one bad lawyer or one bad judge or one bad cop. It was hundreds of cops and scores of lawyers and packs of judges.”
–Assistant U.S. Atty. Sheldon Zenner, on the depth of corruption unearthed by Operation Greylord in Traffic Court.
”This morning I had planned to clear up U.S.-Soviet differences on intermediate-range nuclear missiles, but I decided to clean out Ronnie`s sock drawer instead.”
–Nancy Reagan, on reports that she plays a major role in shaping administration foreign policy.
”The public has watched this experiment for a year or so now. It has put them to sleep. It may drive Sominex off the market.”
–U.S. Sen. William Proxmire (D., Wis.), on the anniversary of live television coverage of Senate proceedings.
”I assume that horse, to one degree or another, is possessed.”
–Exorcist C. Mitchell Bedford, on the mysterious nosebleed that sidelined Kentucky Derby favorite Demons Begone.
