Quotations in the News

The Associated Press

“Alan had gone to Syria to help get aid to people of all faiths in their hour of need. The fact that he was taken hostage when trying to help others and now murdered demonstrates that there are no limits to the depravity of these … terrorists.” — British Prime Minister David Cameron in response to an Internet video that purports to show an Islamic State group fighter beheading British hostage Alan Henning.

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“The baby is fantastic. But it is even better to see the joy in the parents and how happy he made them.” — Dr. Mats Brannstrom, after a 36-year-old woman in Sweden gave birth after receiving a womb transplant — a medical first.

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“I’m just doubting myself every minute. I’m trying to take my mind off it, but I can’t do it.” — Youngor Jallah, daughter of Louise Troh, who may have come into contact with Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan.

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