Monday, March 9
Quotes of the Day:
"He was a true southern gentleman who had some ups and downs. But in our dealings with him after the trial, he was a complete and honorable gentleman. It's a sad day. I'll always remember he said, after he began cooperating with the United States, that he was not going to lie. That's something I'll always remember."
Ken Starr, commenting on the death of Whitewater figure James McDougal
(The Washington Post, "James McDougal Dies While Awaiting Parole")
"Hell's a-burnin'!"
James McDougal, quoted in a recent comment to a reporter about the Monica Lewinsky allegations
(The Washington Post, "James McDougal Dies While Awaiting Parole")
Sunday, March 8
Quote of the Day:
"If he is guilty, I would forgive him and love him just the same because he's a remarkable man. And he's had a lot of temptations thrown his way and a lot of pressure on him. ... I know the frailty of human nature and I know how hard it is -- especially [for a] strong, vigorous young man like he is. He has such a tremendous personality that I think the ladies just go wild over him."
The Rev. Billy Graham, commenting on President Clinton last week on NBC's Today's Show
(The Washington Post, "Activity Escalates, Focus Returns to Alleged Affair")
"All I'll say is that the release of President Clinton's deposition was frankly one of the most reckless, reprehensible and unethical things I've seen in this town in a very, very long time. ... [T]here can be no doubt that the antagonists of the president – those who want to hurt him and hurt him badly – have done this. And it really isn't fair, and it's a terrible thing."
Thursday, March 5
Quotes of the Day:
"I want to say two further things. One is I did not in any way tell [Monica Lewinsky], encourage her, to lie; and secondly, that my efforts to find her a job were not a quid pro quo for the affidavit that she signed. That's the truth, that's the whole truth, that's nothing but the truth."
Vernon Jordan, speaking to reporters after his second day of grand jury testimony
(The Associated Press)
"When you start to allow the government to intrude on the attorney-client relationship and allow them to pierce the attorney-client privilege, clients will no longer feel a sense of confidence and respect that lawyers should have."
Charles Ogletree, attorney for Monica Lewinsky's former lawyer, Francis D. Carter, arguing that Carter should not have to testify in front of the grand jury
(The Washington Post, "Lewinsky's First Attorney Tries to Block Subpoena")
"As to those of you who cast doubt on my friendship with President Clinton, let me reassure you that ours is an enduring friendship. That was true yesterday. That
is true today. And it will be true tomorrow."
Tuesday, March 3
Quotes of the Day:
"Estrangement? No. They are very good friends, remain very good friends. I think they look forward to the day when they can be less circumspect with each other."
Michael McCurry, White House press secretary, on whether the friendship between President Clinton and Vernon Jordan has broken down
(The Washington Post, "As Jordan Faces Jury, Loyalty May Be Tested")
"Vernon's a shrewd man. He'll be loyal to the president and he'll be loyal to himself."
James Carville, former political consultant to President Clinton, on Vernon Jordan's upcoming testimony to the grand jury
(The Washington Post, "As Jordan Faces Jury, Loyalty May Be Tested")
Monday, March 2
Quotes of the Day:
"Kenneth Starr has gotten totally out of control. He has this fixation of trying to topple the president of the United States. He's doing everything possible to do it."
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), who said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that Starr should step down
(The Washington Post, "Starr is Urged to Curtail Inquiry")
"Everything that caused Bill Clinton trouble he has done on his own. All of it. ... There is no Republican conspiracy."
Republican Frank White, who in 1980 defeated Clinton for governor
(The Washington Post, "A Core Collection of Clinton Enemies")
Sunday, March 1
Prediction:
"Where does she go from here? This is a 24-year-old woman. The Clintons will finish their term, receive their pensions, serve on boards. This will ultimately be a blip in the history of Clinton's eight-year presidency. Monica is just beginning her life."
William Ginsburg, Monica Lewinsky's attorney, on his fears about her future
(The Washington Post, "Tables Turn as Starr Faces Questions")
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