`He has never let his thinking be clouded by the smoke and mirrors of insider politics in Chicago or Washington.’ — David Axelrod, a Democratic political consultant, assessing the strengths of Commerce Secretary William Daley. Daley has been named chairman of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore’s campaign.
`Ultimately, we’re trying to find a cure for osteoporosis, and PTH is getting us closer to that goal.’ — Dr. Felicia Cosman, clinical director of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, referring to a natural hormone which has been shown to build new bone in people with the debilitating disease.
`That is an insult to us.’
Yasser Arafat, criticizing Israel for the release of only three of 250 Palestinian prisoners Arafat had sought as a possible prelude to a summit with Israel.
` . . . I would say Illinois is on the second tier when it comes to how we train and prepare teachers.’
Mike Long, who oversees teacher preparation for the State Board of Education, after tougher teacher certification standards were proposed.
`He may be daring us to catch him.’
Kathleen McChesney, FBI special agent who oversees the Chicago FBI, describing a man who has committed a number of assaults against Asian women in Chicago.
`There is only one CowParade in this country — only one.’
Jerome Elbaum, asserting that New York’s CowParade — which features statues of cows decorated by various artists scattered throughout the city — bears no relation whatsoever to a similar event held in Chicago.
`Bill is the full package.’
Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) about Al Gore’s new presidential campaign chairman, William Daley.
`Newellization.’
Newell Rubbermaid official’s name for their process of trying to boost efficiencies and profits.
`Earlier this year, there was a nice shift toward red meat, but that is beginning to evaporate . . . ‘
Chris Haverkamp, analyst with Paragon Investments Inc., predicting that consumer demand for beef has peaked.
`He should be jailed and should rot behind bars.’
Brenda Johnson, head of the Ledward Victim Support Group, about gynecologist Rodney Ledward, who has been accused of botching medical procedures of countless women in England.
`It’s like a homecoming for all of us.’
Marc Shulman, president of Eli’s Cheesecake, on what it is like to return this year to the Taste of Chicago. Eli’s Cheesecake was launched at the first Taste festival 20 years ago.
`I feel, with the times now, with all the ugliness in the world, people need to find a spiritual path.’
Asayo Horibe, president of the Buddhist Council of the Midwest, giving her rationale for the growing number of people turning to Buddhism in Illinois.
