[Fitzgerald's appointment] eliminated the risks of the old independent counsel statute, and it's worked just beautifully, ... It looks like a traditional, responsible, very aggressive but professional prosecutor's work.

The great thing about oak is that it looks old. It is beautifully solid and well made. There is something about the style you can't help being attracted to.

more than capable to handle any independent counsel report, if one should come.

While an independent counsel can and should pursue a case with vigor, I and many others believe that Mr. Starr has crossed that line into obsession.

The independent counsel had four years to investigate the president. This committee had four months. The White House is now getting two days. There is no question the president's conduct was wrong. But I believe that the legal case against the president is not strong.

too young to have worked with mules, but old enough to have worked in a sugar mill.