April quotables
The president signaled his intent to run for re-election in 2012, explaining to supporters:
"We've always known that lasting change wouldn't come quickly or easily."
Paltrow has exposed herself as quite the music lover lately. In an interview on Jay-Z’s blog, she explained that she even has a penchant for gangsta rap:
"It was an accident that I learned every word of 'Straight Outta Compton.' "
Cuba’s 79-year-old president — now replacing his older brother — addressed the country’s past woes and spoke of the need for future reforms:
"Two plus two is four. Never five, much less six or seven – as we have sometimes pretended."
Secretary of State Clinton was in Seoul speaking with South Korea’s foreign minister about future trade opportunities:
"…The truth is: We know we can do more if we can lower the barriers to trade between our countries."
When news broke that her long-running soap opera was being canceled, Lucci handled press inquiries with aplomb:
"I'm looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities."
Former Alaska Gov. Palin defended Wisconsin’s governor and his controversial new bill at a rally riddled with hecklers:
"Hey, folks! He's trying to save your jobs and your pensions!"
The governor of Arizona vetoed the so-called ‘birther’ bill:
"This is a bridge too far."
Angry with a referee during a game, the Lakers guard spat out a gay slur in his direction. He later said:
"What I said last night should not be taken literally."
Valentine’s city was the site of a grizzly scene, wherein a 25-year-old mother intentionally drove herself and her four children into the Hudson River.
"We are talking about a tragedy in this city that is probably second to none."
