This has certainly been an exceptional year. The index surged to record highs that no one had expected. High oil read more

This has certainly been an exceptional year. The index surged to record highs that no one had expected. High oil prices played a pivotal role in the market's magnificent run, as they did in stock markets in neighboring oil-rich Gulf States.

It's nice to get everyone playing time,

It's nice to get everyone playing time,

We were trying to take the middle away -- and the post -- and they just had too many guys read more

We were trying to take the middle away -- and the post -- and they just had too many guys that [could] go to the boards. We just didn't have enough size for them.

His death impacted many people, ... He enjoyed life to the fullest.

His death impacted many people, ... He enjoyed life to the fullest.

I have no plans to trade Paul Pierce.

I have no plans to trade Paul Pierce.

[Her inertia did not sit well with some in her immediate circle. They accused Ms. Apple of being lazy, crazy read more

[Her inertia did not sit well with some in her immediate circle. They accused Ms. Apple of being lazy, crazy and unproductive, she said.] It really hurt a couple of close relationships of mine, ... It infuriated me because they couldn't believe that when I'm sitting and thinking that's how I work.

[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in read more

[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in our negotiations has been addressed and resolved, ... Although I realize and respect that there are those who have differing views, the bill is constitutional.

We hope that Iran will not become an obstacle to peace and security in Iraq.

We hope that Iran will not become an obstacle to peace and security in Iraq.

We never had the dollars.

We never had the dollars.