Out Loud: September 16, 2007

"Like, I've got cancer. I want to fight cancer, and I want to spend time with my family."

Tony Snow, on his last day as White House press secretary, rejecting plans to run for office

"I'm prepared to tell you that Americans are getting fatter and dumber."

Mike Gravel, a Democratic presidential candidate, discussing obesity in an online chat hosted by Slate, the Huffington Post, and Yahoo!

"I just note in passing, the Orioles could use Cal Ripken today."

Sen. Harry Reid, the Democratic leader, on the Baltimore Orioles, who've lost most games recently, including a 30-3 drubbing

Sen. Chris Dodd, a Democratic presidential candidate, referring to the popular country music star on Conan O'Brien's Late Night show

Sources: Christian Science Monitor, CNN, Washington Times, Late Night