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Perspectives.(Brief Article)

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"I don't know what he's taking." Unnamed Vatican monsignor, on a string of recent public appearances by the pope in which he has shown renewed vigor

"I would like to say I did. I don't believe we do. But I do have a miniature dachshund named Reggie who looks out for us." Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, on whether he has duct tape, plastic sheeting and a three-day supply of bottled water at home

"I was confronted by two security guards and ordered to either take off the T shirt or leave the mall." Stephen Downs, who was arrested and charged with trespassing at a New York mall for wearing a T shirt that said PEACE ON EARTH and GIVE PEACE A CHANCE

"He was crying, sweating, hugging us and saying, 'Thank you, you saved my life!' " Florida resident Mary Welcher, on ...

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