“It's amazing that he's still playing. I'm just hoping I'll be able to move at 36, let alone catch touchdowns like that guy. That's why they call him 'Smooth.'”

“Normally we rely on a lot of it moving out down the river to export points as we bring the new crop in. In the short run they will have to build piles on the ground and hope that it doesn't rain.”

“I am a student of nonviolence and a pacifist, ... It's been 30 years since Vietnam. I hope it will not be 30 more years before we can have a bit of peace and reconciliation.”

“I am sure that this meeting will be followed by more meetings in the future. We hope that finally it will lead to full diplomatic relations with Pakistan as we would like it with all Muslim and Arab countries,”

“There's no doubt he can finish as top scorer, and I sincerely hope he does. I would be more than happy is Michael were to take that away from me.”

“We are deeply saddened by what has happened in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. We sincerely hope that the funds we collect will do a little bit to aid the many victims of Katrina.”

“[Weisberger then takes a gratuitous swipe at Lizzie Grubman, saying] she has a face like a crocodile handbag. ... I hope using my name will really boost her book sales.”

“It would be a mistake on my part to assume this is a major or a bad injury. If it ends up with him missing a long period of time, then that's what's going to happen. But we hope that he doesn't.”

“Threats abound. This fish is almost infertile, with females laying up to 10 eggs in their 10-month life span. So we're hoping there are enough fish of breeding age to begin spawning.”

“It's worked out well. I think it looks nice here and people want to come here. I hope the goodwill spreads and makes this strip (along 3rd St.) better.”