France has allied itself with Saddam. There is no other way to look at it.US defence adviser Richard Perle.
Am I enjoying being at the UN at this time? Of course. It's fantastic.
Munir Akram, Pakistani ambassador to the UN.
Tony Blair to remain Prime Minister? There is no question.
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw as the Prime Minister's hawkish stance draws widespread criticism.
This is a small but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France.
Bob Ney, chairman of the US House of Representative administration committee which ordered that french fries be rechristened "freedom fries" at its cafeteria.
Our goal is the goal of the UN. Peaceful disarmament of the Iraqi regime.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at the White House.
The fact that neither of the Ministers at the Department of Finance will deign to appear at this week's meetings of the Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service, preferring instead to watch horse-racing at Cheltenham, is an act that goes beyond arrogance.
Dan Boyle, Green Party finance spokesman.
There's nothing really original about the song.
Keith Molloy, one of the composer's of Ireland's Eurovision entry We've Got the World, amid claims that it is a rehash of the Danish winner of the competition three years ago.
If these people were prisoners, the conditions for them would be better.
Joan McMahon, sister of Dolores Balfe, a patient at St Ita's psychiatric hospital, Portrane, Co Dublin, which has been criticised for its lack of facilities.
One could foresee significant levels of and room for dispute and argument over those provisions.
Information Commissioner Mr Kevin Murphy expresses misgivings over proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act.
For me it was not about the media and what I wanted to look like. To me, I looked horrible anyway. I didn't mind how thin or how big I was, I just didn't like myself.
Rose of Tralee Tamara Gervasoni admits an eating disorder.
When we tried to retire him, the old fellow used to be at the gate watching us come in every day. Unfortunately, he had to die some time. It's a great shame, but if it was to happen, then Cheltenham is better than anywhere.
Trainer Michael Hourigan after the fatal fall of Doran's Pride.
It may not be the convention for women to wear a collar and tie, but the point I am making is that a similar standard of business dress is not applied to women as it is to myself.
British government worker Matthew Thompson wins a case at an employment tribunal over his refusal to wear a tie to the office.