"But I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that those men and women, and all Americans, want to build — a world that gives life to the promise of our founding documents."

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"If we can get them all worked up about fighting the gay menace, it will siphon away all that crazy town hall energy from the health care debate."

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"What is the Vatican worth…like $500 billion? This is great, sell the Vatican, take a big chunk of that money, build a gorgeous condominium for you and all of your friends to live in, all the amenities, swimming pool, tennis court, waterslide and with the money left over feed the whole fucking world."

"And that’s not all I have to be grateful for just moments ago I was informed, and I almost hesitate to say this, that I won the $70 million jackpot in the power ball lottery. The funny thing is it’s the first Power Ball ticket I've ever bought."

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"And so, after that march on the anniversary of the Stonewall protests, amidst the violence and the vitriol of a difficult time for our nation, Jeanne and her husband Jules -- two parents who loved their son deeply -- formed a group to support other parents and, in turn, to support their children, as well. At the fi...

"He's a frightened man."

In the Change Congress series, a talk given at Stanford October 10, 2008, focusing on how trust gets built, and the link to Change Congress.

"But Cheri Oteri and Chris Kattan I never cared for them either. Fuck ‘em."

First Lady Michelle Obama hosts an event focused on health and nutrition, including the harvesting of vegetables from the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House. She is joined by students from Bancroft Elementary who will also assist in the preparation of a meal. Bancroft Elementary students...

The First Lady hosts a ceremony at the White House for the winners and finalists of the 2009 National Design Awards, part of the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. She praises the recipients for their innovative ideas, and for serving as inspiration for future generations of designers. July 24, 200...

"Cowboys lost again but with everything going on in Dallas you better believe they’re as focused as ever in that locker room."

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"People are even making fake viral videos of me scolding you. Do you have any idea how meta that is?!"

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"Why do we need government Republican or Democrat feeding us propaganda?"

"Lucy, thank you tonight New York City's former top cock, top cop Bernie Kerik."

First Lady Michelle Obama talks to school children about the importance of exercise and nutrition at the Healthy Kids Fair on the South Lawn at the White House. October 21, 2009 (Public Domain)

King Leonidas: "It seems I have no other choice. I didn't become leader of an army this tough, this aggressive…what's the word I'm looking for…" Men: "Fierce!" King Leonidas: "Exactly, fierce!"

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First Lady Michelle Obama recognizes new advances in the treatment and heightened awareness of breast cancer and says women need health insurance reform to prevent and combat the disease. October 23, 2009. (Public Domain)

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I’m in the front row with a bottle Don’t know what i can’t decide I’m in the front row i’m a model Don’t know what i can’t describe Burned out stars they shine so bright All of us Burned out stars they shine so bright He’s not perfect he’s my hero Smashing the piano Spitting in the front row Chronic confrontation ...

"The final score 5-2 here in game 6."

Scoop, get em. BP who got the keys to my GT. Fresh prince of LA I rhyme so freesy, Hollywood needs me, overlookin the city. I'm chillin out maxin makin it look easy.

Flushin MC's down the loo, If you don't believe me bring your posse, bring your crew, Feel free to hate cos i ain't trying-a be your mate, Be serious you wouldn't last an hour in my shoes It's an Air-Force-One, Trainers by the truck load, trainers by the tonne, Don’t…best to run, Fix up look sharp don't make me pain...

"The goal here is to get credit where it’s needed most – to businesses that support families, sustain communities, and create the jobs that power our economy. That’s why we enacted the Financial Stability Plan in the first place, back when many of our largest banks were on the verge of collapse; our credit markets ...

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"Fame or popularity or love it's like these magical, fantasy things that we want but what are they in real terms."

"Can I get your first name and your birthday please."

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FABULAE FACILES - HERCULES AND THE SNAKES LATIN These stories are in Latin only. Once you have reached chapter 50 of Adler,and have gone through the vocabulary building material,(both the oral stuff, and the photos on the imaginum vocabularium) then you should be able to listen to them with pleasure, and understan...

In 2003, Michael Thomas Connaghton published a short thesis on the use of Latin in the Vatican State – in the hope of demonstrating that Latin was still alive. Instead, his thesis outlined the last gasp of Latin as a spoken language – across the Vatican, Latin as a language of daily intercourse is now in effect conf...

Homo solus animal implumes bipes? Ursus in tabernam. Quare in foro duae clepsydrae stant?

From Scudder's Reader.

There are plenty of core American values in New York. But there are not restaurants called Fatty Fat's Sandwich Ranch, turn here!

Liz: First time doin this? Rick: I'm sorry, I didn't know it was filthy thin lipped hooker night here at the laugh factory.

With Congress focused on Afghanistan, the economy and health care, will there be any action on domestic climate policy before the Copenhagen climate summit in December? Eileen Claussen, of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, talks about what to expect in the coming months.

The Fight, Fight, Fight-in Phils! It's a tough, tough, team to beat. They're out to win, win ev-'ry day. Every victory is sweet. Watch 'em hit that ball a mile; play a game that's packed with thrills. Get Pa to bring your Mother, Sister and your Brother Come out to see the Fight-in' Phils. The fight,...

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"Four walls won't hold me tonight."

Hold it my love, forget what you think of. Tonight I am here so hold me my dear.

Hideki Matsui, the first full time DH to win the World Series MVP.

"Don't react off of love. F love. Come out of the situation and look at it third person and for what it really is and then make your decision because love is so blind."

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Jimmy: "What's your favorite thing to eat?" Big Bird: "Bird seed, bird seed sundaes, bird seed pancakes, bird seed biscuits and…with bird seed in it. Just kidding. Just kidding."

"Specialist Frederick Greene was a Tennessean who wanted to join the Army for a long time, and did so in 2008 with the support of his family. As a combat engineer he was a natural leader, and he is survived by his wife and two daughters."

The 'DC Sniper's' ex-wives and one of his sons! One night before his scheduled execution.

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I’m not joking my families straight broke, Now Uncle Own is in the front yard smoking, A barbeque for Aunt Beru, Now there’s nothing left on the farm to do, Sold my land speeder and I sold my comb, Now I’m feathering my hair all alone,

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Captain: What we've got here is failure to communicate.

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