Pokes Quotes

[Derek Walker, a spokesman for the Maryland Democratic Party, said the episode had nothing to do with the party's view of a Steele candidacy.] This is a one-time stupid mistake by a couple of young people who were willing to take responsibility immediately, ... That's what this is about. - Derek Walker

[Coles Myer spokesman Jim Cooper says the advertising campaign is a necessity.] There is a fair bit of misinformation flying around out there... We're proud of what we do in terms of supporting suppliers, local suppliers, so the ads are really just about us getting a few facts on the table. - Jim Cooper

[But a spokesman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid was less enthusiastic, saying Roberts has] suitable legal credentials. ... needs to demonstrate to the Senate that he has a commitment to core American values of freedom, equality and fairness. - Jim Manley

[But a Sharon spokesman described the talks differently:] I would characterize the meeting as constructive, in a good atmosphere, business-like... We didn't agree on all the issues, that wasn't expected. - Raanan Gissin

[Before the game, George Steinbrenner reiterated through his spokesman that the season is] still up to Joe Torre and the players. ... given Joe Torre all he wanted. - George Steinbrenner

[As the Bush administration hastily jumped for damage control, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack came forward with a response, deeming as] inappropriate ... this is not the policy of the United States government... - Hugo Chavez

[An Amtrak spokesman said no major delays or cancellations had been reported Sunday. In some areas, storm supplies were selling at a quick pace.] I'm packed, ... I can't even find a snow blower. - Jim Murphy

[An ABC Online report backed up Nicholson's story, naming Phil Quin as the spokesman employed by the family to field media enquiries, and quoting him saying] his peripheral vision is nil. ... but the estimates are that his eyesight is reduced to about 5 per cent or so. - Douglas Wood