“I believe she kind of frowns a little bit on Hillyard. She hasn’t lived in Hillyard. She doesn’t know about the community or the businesses.”

– Rogers High School junior Matt Smith at a student protest over Principal Carole Meyer’s ban on mentioning Hillyard, which is in the Rogers attendance area, in sporting cheers.

“If there are legal impediments, if it is illegal – I have not asked that question, so I do not know the legality of it or whether it would survive the inevitable court challenges you described.”

– U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, responding to concerns that the White House is trying to circumvent Congress and raise power rates paid by Bonneville Power Administration customers in the region.

“I can support Israel and still support the Arab world if our common goal is peace.”

– Gaza-reared Nonie Darwish, who is touring the United States with former Israeli soldier Miri Eisen as two mothers who overcame sectarian hatred and are promoting Mideast peace.

“I don’t expect a call from the president – but somebody.”

– Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, saying the White House did not forewarn him last week that President Bush was going to announce the details of a thwarted terrorist attack on his city.

“I’ve felt like the last three days I’ve defended myself over something that absolutely, unequivocally, I was not involved with.”

– Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky at a news conference in Arizona where his wife, Janet Jones, is under part of a gambling probe.

“So when we use these dishwashing detergents, we’re pouring fertilizer down the drains.”

– Sierra Club member Becky Stanley on Washington state legislation to ban dishwashing detergents rich in algae-nourishing phosphates.

“That’s worked since 1982. The Legislature has not until this time seen fit to make that change. … We can look at that at any time.”

– Idaho state Rep. Dell Raybould, R-Rexburg, arguing against legislation that would require regular cost-of-living adjustments in the homeowner exemption on state property taxes, a figure that hasn’t been changed since it was enacted as a voter initiative in 1982.

“I have to search my soul and my Catholic faith.”

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire after being asked if she’d support former Gov. Booth Gardner’s push for an initiative to allow doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives.

“I am not running against Sen. Feinstein, but I will continue to be a thorn in her side.”

– Iraq war protester Cindy Sheehan, announcing her decision not to challenge U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who voted to authorize the invasion of Iraq and has supported appropriations for military operations there.