Quotes for June 1

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“Sugar drinks are not the entire obesity epidemic, but they are uniquely, strongly associated with this rise in obesity over the last 30 years.”

“Sugar drinks are not the entire obesity epidemic, but they are uniquely, strongly associated with this rise in obesity over the last 30 years.”

— New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley, as Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed an unprecedented ban on large servings of soda and other sugary drinks at restaurants, delis, sports arenas and movie theaters.

“The Russians keep telling us they want to do everything they can to avoid a civil war because they believe that the violence would be catastrophic. I reject that.”

— Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as the U.S. increased pressure on Russia over Syria.