Shields herself called Cruise's comments "a disservice to mothers everywhere."

Judge Baer was also right to apologize for what he now calls his hyperbolic comments condemning the police.

He called Thomas' comments a "diversionary tactic" and said "I thought we were past that stage."

He called her comments "a shameful attempt to turn the spotlight away from the Clinton Administration's total failure to secure our border."

He called the Senator's comments "in poor taste and unwarranted."

Hezbollah called Thomas' comments "courageous, bold, honest and free opinion."

To call his comments shallow would be a compliment.

He called Sergeant Castro's comments "not in tune with our efforts to mold new officers."

Mr. Toussaint called the mayor's comments offensive and insulting.

Beijing called Mr. Bush's comments another step on a "dangerous road," even as American officials said there had been no real change in policy.