`It opens up a very exciting new chapter in rehabilitation for such patients.’
–Dr. William Friedman, program director and associate chairman of neurosurgery at the University of Florida, commenting on a brain implant that enables a paralyzed man to use his brainpower to move a computer cursor and convey simple messages such as hello and goodbye.
WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN JOE LOCKHART, COMMENTING TUESDAY ON THE POSSIBILITY OF A WEST BANK AGREEMENT: `There is important work going on here but significant gaps are still there.’
`Colossal monstrosity.’
The 4,000-page budget bill, according to Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.), who voted against the bill after initially saying he would reluctantly vote for it. The Senate passed the budget Wednesday.
`He split hairs, he dodged questions and he flat-out lied.’
James Fisher, a Paula Jones lawyer, on President Clinton’s deposition in January.
`You’d have to touch my own heart to know how I feel?’
Sammy Sosa, overwhelmed by adoring fans Tuesday during a triumphant homecoming in the Dominican Republic.
`You’ve heard smoking was the public health story of the ’90s. Well, it was the public health story of the ’50s. It was the public health story of the ’20s. . . . It was the public health story of the turn of the century.’
Tobacco industry lawyer Robert Heim’s opening address to the jury in Miami.
`An act of terrorism.’
Colorado Gov. Roy Romer, on the ruins left by seven fires on Vail Mountain.
`See you later. Nice talking with you.’
First computer voice synthesizer expression of the thoughts of J.R., a paralyzed man who had a brain implant allowing him to communicate.
`People should be really cautious about who they give their personal information to, especially their Social Security number.’
Cathy Noe, Social Security Administration spokeswoman, warning about scams preying on older Americans.
`Last week’s earnings release was a major disappointment. . . . and investors felt like they were blindsided.’
Analyst Michael Ancell, on $196 million in losses from junk-bond and other bond investments by the recently merged NationsBank portfolio.
`Antitrust laws are not a code of civility.’
Microsoft attorney John Warden.
`It is nice to be regarded on par with a great white man.’
Comedian Richard Pryor, honored Tuesday as the first recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
`Until the water recedes, we can’t do much of anything except make sure everyone’s safe and dry.’
City Secretary Nancy Gips in Cuero, Texas, where most of the town was under water after the Guadalupe River crested at more than double its 20-foot flood stage.
