"This year's G-8 summit came at a crucial time. Our nations face a grave threat to our common security. Yet we also face a moment of opportunity to undermine the appeal of terror by supporting the advance of liberty and prosperity throughout the world, especially in the broader Middle East." - President Bush on the summit's achievements.

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"This is in my view the narrow path that will perhaps allow us to get out of the drama we now find ourselves in. That means that there must be a genuine transfer of sovereignty and, if I dare say it, no cheating." - French President Jacques Chirac commenting on the chances for success after the transfer of power to the Iraqi interim government.

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"I think that there's certainly a case for trying to involve countries as self-evidently important as China and India in discussions on these issues." - British Prime Minister Tony Blair on proposals to expand the G-8 membership.

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"Russia will not participate in contributing to the fund until we know how the money will be spent." - Russia President Vladimir Putin expressing reservations about a Middle East initiative.

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"We appreciate that as African governments, as Africans there are areas where we have failed ... the areas of peace and security and of good governance." - Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, one of six African leaders who met with the G-8 to discuss problems facing Africa.

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"I love Italy and Berlusconi ... spaghetti." - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi having some fun with reporters during one of the summit's many photo opportunities.