`Chechnya threatens the entire human rights situation in Russia because a nation that suppresses another nation cannot be free.’ -Sergei Kovalyov, Russia’s first human rights commissioner, fiercely opposing Russia’s drive on the break-away republic, Chechnya.
TRIBUNE EDITORIAL, MARKING THE OPENING OF THE 104TH CONGRESS: `This has the promise to be one of the most eventful and upredictable eras in recent American political history. On with the show.’
`We poor folks will be hurt the most.’
-Marta Alcantara, who sells soft drinks from an ice-filled bucket on a Mexico City street, on Mexico’s emergency plan to stabilize the battered peso.
`Mexico is confronted with a serious economic crisis that will invariably affect the population and demand sacrifices by all.’
-Ernesto Zedillo, Mexico president, who signed an accord for emergency wage and price restraints.
`Salute to Newt.’
-A Republican barbecue party in Washington Tuesday, honoring the soon-to-be House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
`Not for the first time in its 1,000-year history, a reigning monarch has found herself with citizens who are revolting.’
-Edwin Singer, Windsor Councilor, commenting on those who oppose drilling for oil on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
`What does Illinois smell like? Locker rooms, maybe.’
-Steve Nelson, a shopper trying to describe the scent of “Illinois,” one of 48 college fragrances for men, sold with other Illini merchandise.
`I stated that if anyone has an urge to kill someone at an abortion clinic, they should shoot me. I still mean it.’
-Cardinal John O’Connor, New York’s archbishop, answering an online subscriber’s question about last week’s abortion clinic killings.
`She lived as a hero for all who knew her.’
-David Keene, about his fiancee, Shannon Lowney, who was one of the receptionists killed in last week’s abortion clinic attacks.
`Please, I need money to see Glenn Close in `Sunset Boulevard.’ ‘
-A beggar in downtown Manhattan. The number of contributions tossed into his cup assured observers that he soon will get to see the show.
`Don’t worry, we’re part of the revolution.’
-Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), saying Senate Republican’s should not be overlooked-they too share House Republican’s aggressive agenda.
