Mixed Messages

"There is nothing wrong with holding an opinion and holding it passionately, but at those times when you are absolutely sure you're right, go find someone who disagrees."--Condoleezza Rice, May 22, 2006

"I'm aware of the press reports about what [Bill Maher] said. I have not seen the actual transcript of the show itself. But assuming the press reports are right, it's a terrible thing to say, and it unfortunate [sic]. And that's why ... they're reminders to all Americans that they need to watch what they say, watch what they do."-- Ari Fleischer, September 26, 2001