Antonin Scalia
“The Constitution does not permit 'the absolute prohibition of handguns held and used for self-defense in the home.' ”
– U.S. Supreme Court justice in a decision that struck down the District of Columbia ban on handguns in individuals' homes
Stephen Breyer
“In my view, there simply is no untouchable constitutional right guaranteed by the Second Amendment to keep loaded handguns in the house in crime-ridden urban areas.”
– U.S. Supreme Court justice in dissent from handgun ruling
Morgan Tsvangirai
“We in the MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) cannot ask them to cast their vote on June 27 when that vote could cost them their lives.”
– Zimbabwean opposition leader announcing he would not take part in a runoff election with President Robert Mugabe
Mary Nichols
“There's no single simple answer. We need everyone to be part of the solution, and we are going to need every tool in our toolbox.”
– California Air Resources Board chairwoman unveiling draft proposal to implement major climate change regulations in state
