Loose cannons

Issue 

Freudian slip

"First, let me say that our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the friends of the service members who have lost their lives in our ongoing operations in Vietnam." — General Tommy Frank opening a March 5 news conference to announce the deaths of nine US soldiers in Afghanistan.

True-blue conservative

"Unlike Australian cricket, I think the most important thing is to resist change." — Sydney right-wing radio broadcaster and Liberal Party member Alan Jones.

No light on his hill

"We are are humble in terms of the service we want to give to the people of this state." — Newly elected South Australian Labor Premier Mike Rann speaking on ABC TV's 7.30 Report, March 5.

From Green Left Weekly, March 13, 2002.
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