Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

"The choice should not be made on the basis of whether Vice President Gore finds the person threatening in the year 2000."

Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., quoted Wednesday by the Associated Press discussing the appointment of a new secretary of state -- while referring to reports Gore had objected to naming retired Gen. Colin Powell, retiring Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., or Lugar because they are potential rivals in the 2000 presidential race.

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