`We were . . . in a struggle here at home over whether America would be defined narrowly, on the basis of race, or broadly, on the basis of shared values of ideals.’ — President Clinton, recognizing the contributions of Japanese-American soldiers during World War II on Wednesday.
`I don’t want to be caught in the position of pimping for the petroleum marketers when the consumers are being gouged.’ — Senate Democratic Leader Emil Jones (D-Chicago), asserting that if the state’s gasoline tax is temporarily eliminated, the savings must be passed on to consumers.
`It’s outrageous.’
House Minority Whip David Bonior (D-Mich.) reacting to news that the price of wholesale gasoline had fallen 25 cents, while consumers’ price at the pump has not.
`By the end of the year, the dump should be gone, the land restored.’
Mayor Richard M. Daley, announcing plans to turn the site of an illegal dump discovered during Operation Silver Shovel into an industrial complex.
`He didn’t believe me at first. He thought it was a joke.’
Snake owner Charles Parker, explaining the reaction of an auto salesman when he told him that his boa constrictor was in hiding his car. Mechanics found the snake curled up behind the dashboard.
`It costs a lot more to make fuel out of corn than to suck it out of the ground in Saudia Arabia.’
David Bullock, University of Illinois economist, explaining why government subsidies are important to keep the price of ethanol competitive with other types of fuel.
`It’s like a rallying cry for Catholics.’
Rev. Edward Skupien, describing the Jubilee 2000 event Saturday at Soldier Field.
`History of Art.’
Exam for which Britain’s Prince William studied instead of attending a huge royal birthday bash Wednesday with several other members of his family.
`It should be a good inspiration for them. They can say “If he did it, I can do it.'”
Blues legend Buddy Guy, after receiving an award from the Duncan YMCA Chernin Center for his cultural contributions.
`You have to think he’s somewhat human too.’
White Sox manager Jerry Manuel, about pitcher James Baldwin, who had a rare bad game and was hammered by the Cleveland Indians Wednesday night.
`It’s all about the water.’
Edward J. Weiler, NASA’s chief scientist, explaining that finding any evidence of water on Mars is the key to proving life existed on the planet.
`This is not something, if it was alive today, that people would be running scared from.’
Roosevelt University paleontologist Gregory Buckley’s description of a small, plant-eating crocodile which may hold clues to prehistoric Earth.
