I believe a pastor has an obligation to speak to the moral issues of the country on the basis of the word of God. We're not telling preachers what they're supposed to say. We're saying it's part of our responsibility to get involved.

We believe there's coverage there, ... They have an obligation to cover, pursuant to the coverage period.

I think he has an obligation to try to unite this country and not to divide this country, ... But the Ashcroft nomination does meet the standard the president set (in his inaugural address). It does not inspire confidence in the United States Department of Justice.

War correspondents . . . see a great deal of the world. Our obligation is to pass it on to others.

We must do everything to quickly end this crisis, which is costing our country dearly. It is time to end this colossal disruption, which harms not only our image but our very social fabric.

We think they are endangering the economy of our country, that they are endangering the image and the reputation of our country and the strength of our social fabric.