"I doubt it."
— Former Sen. Bob Dole,
on whether he and Ronald Reagan
could survive in today's GOP
"I fully anticipate the mainstream liberal media to put a detrimental spin on my decision not to seek a fifth term. But I take being the focus of their attention and disparagement as a true compliment."
— Rep. Michele Bachmann
"I call upon you to step down from your position as speaker ... you jeopardized the safety of and respect for female employees."
— Assemblywoman
Inez Barron, D-Brooklyn