Only 16 words:

Defenders of Bush, like Fred Barnes, point out that the Africa-uranium line in the State of the Union speech was only sixteen words long, and therefore a trifle and not worth a big fuss. But you can say very important things in sixteen words. For example:

Amendments to the Constitution
Article [VIII.]

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

posted by Quiddity at 7/14/2003 12:32:00 PM