For a young woman to have been raped and then to have to face an ordeal of waiting all those hours, one couldn't imagine anything worse at a time like that.
- Ms Olive Braiden, director of the Rape Crisis Centre, of a Limerick teenager who waited in vain for hours for a medical examination after she said she was raped
I hope anyone who wants to see a different Northern Ireland and a better Northern Ireland should just reflect on the grief of those families . . . They should reflect on whether they want to see another Omagh.
- The North's Security Minister, Mr Adam Ingram, after he appealed for assistance in bringing the bombers to justice
It is sad that the reaction of Mr Adams, when asked to make an appeal [on Omagh] himself, was that he had no faith in the British system of justice in Northern Ireland and in particular in the RUC.
- Mr Victor Barker, whose son James died in the bombing
They came from behind, like cowards, as they always do. There is no doubt in my mind it was the Provisional IRA.
- Leading loyalist Johnny Adair speaking of the attempt on his life
The situation is extremely negative.
- A Russian submarine specialist on the prospects for the crew of the Kursk
It's nearly becoming acceptable that when there is a row there is a stabbing or shooting.
- Sinn Fein councillor Mr Christy Burke, whose son, Mr Patrick Burke (29), was stabbed in Dublin last weekend
I am suggesting that judges are as capable of wandering from the path of righteousness as the rest of us and that there should be procedures in place to ensure that, where this happens, offending judges can be called to account.
- Mr Gay Mitchell, Fine Gael TD, speaking at the Parnell Summer School in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow
Many people today regard marriage as something to be tried, and their commitment, when it is made, is often provisional.
- The Bishop of Dromore, Dr John McAreavey
One of the most courageous, imaginative and innovative politicians I have known.
- The Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton, talking about the former Fine Gael TD and minister John Boland, who has died
Mum started crying. Then I telephoned Dad and he started laughing when he heard the news.
- Aodhnait Ni Fhathaigh, Ireland's top Leaving Certificate student with nine A1s, on apprising her parents of her results
When the Republicans had the White House for 12 years, from 1980 to 1992, they took credit every time the sun came up in the morning.
- President Clinton
Playboy represents the vision of America.
- Christine Hefner, chief executive of Playboy Enterprises Inc