The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event read more

The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event sort of fades from view. Benedict is obviously determined that is not going to happen. He's trying very hard to make sure the focus is on the ritual, not the person.

Confidential. Do I want it back? Absolutely not. Obviously the sled works for her. Did it work for me? Yes, read more

Confidential. Do I want it back? Absolutely not. Obviously the sled works for her. Did it work for me? Yes, it did. But I was looking for other options.

Water pressure is very high on these earth dikes and there are more in danger of collapse.

Water pressure is very high on these earth dikes and there are more in danger of collapse.

We're taking action to protect the city up to 52 feet.

We're taking action to protect the city up to 52 feet.

We will lose control of our home affairs. We will lose control, I believe, eventually of our foreign policy and read more

We will lose control of our home affairs. We will lose control, I believe, eventually of our foreign policy and our defense policy. I find these totally unacceptable.

I like to go places that are not tourist traps, ... We have enough of those.

I like to go places that are not tourist traps, ... We have enough of those.

There is a melancholy that stems from greatness.

There is a melancholy that stems from greatness.

We have never intended to 'cut into the pie' of funding for Indian programs and services,

We have never intended to 'cut into the pie' of funding for Indian programs and services,

All somebody had to do was throw a cigarette out and we have a disaster,

All somebody had to do was throw a cigarette out and we have a disaster,