This is a disappointing and sad day for me and my wife, and my family. I would like to make it very clear that I had no prior knowledge of these allegations that have been filed. It is now in the hands of the judicial system where it will take its due course.

I'm a sinner as much as anyone else. I pray every day for the safety of my family and children, for guidance, for forgiveness. I also pray for other people who are in need of Christ's help and assistance.

an important victory for what has been Al Gore and Joe Lieberman's basic principle since Election Day -- a full and fair count of all the votes.

I've decided that there isn't much difference in the way we treat our siblings and the way we treat our special someones. But at the end of it all we know our siblings have to forgive us...or they'll never be able to borrow our car.

I think he is running again because his love for this county.

Just like gambling is over at the Sun-Times. ... Every time I read the Sun-Times, they've got the gambling [odds.] How much the [point spreads] are. Who's gonna win this game. I guess that's gambling. But they can print it. And you've got the racing results in it. Right? You've got the points. So, aren't you gambling?