“I’m sure I would have missed it — God knows when,” said the man in Bread Kitchen, thanking the counter woman for pointing out his umbrella, which he had left on a table.

 “I have learned from my statement that historical parallels can be misused and misunderstood,” said the Illinois senator. “I sincerely regret if what I said caused anyone to misunderstand my true feelings: our soldiers around the world and their families at home deserve our respect, admiration and total support.”

That would be our man Dick now, wouldn’t it?