`We will never enjoy again economic growth such as we have experienced for more than the past quarter of a century.’ — President Suharto of Indonesia, who took the oath of office for another five-year term Wednesday with his nation facing a plunging currency, rampant inflation and soaring unemployment.
RICHARD COOK, MISSION MANAGER FOR THE PATHFINDER SPACECRAFT, WHICH NASA SCIENTISTS DECLARED OFFICIALLY DEAD ON TUESDAY:
`This is sort of the end of the end. This is an actual goodbye.’
`I would never hurt him.’
Evonne Rodriguez, who was found innocent by reason of insanity Tuesday in Houston in the death of her 4-month-old son, whom she allegedly strangled with rosary beads because she believed he was possessed by demons.
`He’s outstanding. . . . I know the National League hitters better watch out when he’s on the mound. He’s very special.’
Mark Grace’s endorsement of Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, 20.
`You used to be able to tell your kid, don’t talk to strangers, don’t take money from strangers. . . . But now the stranger . . . can be inside on the Internet.’
Sen. Judd Gregg (R.-N.H.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State and Judiciary.
`What a stressful time of year….Girl Scout cookie season.’
Columnist Mary Schmich, on the caloric challenge caused by the delivery of the tasty treats ordered weeks ago.
`Banzai! Banzai!’
Shouts of congratulation–along with “You passed! You passed!”– heard by those few students who have been admitted to Tokyo University.
`We do many things we see celebrities doing.’
Dr. Mohammad Akhter, executive director of the American Public Health Association, on how celebrities help create medical fads, affecting such major decisions as whether to have surgery.
`Trade not aid.’
Capitol Hill talk as lawmakers look to a new blueprint for relations with sub-Saharan Africa.
`I think the major concern is the gangs throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. . . . The truce they have called is specifically to come and shoot the Klan.’
Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese, on why the National Guard is needed for the Klan parade in Cicero on Saturday.
`Honestly, I haven’t made up my mind.’
Texas Gov. George W. Bush, when pressed Tuesday on whether he would make a run for the White House in 2000.
`The army! Always the winner! Never beaten!’
Gen. Ricardo Izurieta, the little-known successor to former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet as army commander-in-chief.
