“Don Rumsfeld has been a superb leader during a time of change. Yet he also appreciates the value of bringing in a fresh perspective during a critical period in this war.”
–President Bush, on accepting the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
“This isn’t my first rodeo.”
–Bush, stoic about what he called the “thumping” the GOP got on Election Day
“From sea to shining sea, the American people voted for change.”
–Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, poised to become the country’s first female House speaker
“What we don’t know is whether she can bludgeon them into going along.”
–Norman Ornstein, a congressional expert at the American Enterprise Institute, on whether Pelosi can force liberal and conservative Democrats to co-exist
“It’s been kind of tough out there.”
–House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), who won an 11th term
“It’s very hard to watch.”
–Dick Armey, Republican former House majority leader
“That’s the way it goes. God bless him.”
–Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois gubernatorial candidate, wishing Gov. Rod Blagojevich good luck on a second term
“It’s a risk, I guess, but what the hell.”
–Dan Rather, about switching from newsman to comedian by joining Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central’s “Midterm Midtacular” special
