The Past

The Past (2002)

The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even the past.
--William Faulkner

Ziggy

This is the operative statement. The others are inoperative.
--Ron Ziegler, Press Secretary to Richard M. Nixon

Scotty

There will be a time to talk about this, but now is not the time to talk about it.
--Scott McClelland, Press Secretary for George W. Bush

Danny

The past is past.
--Dan Bartlett, White House Communications Director for George W. Bush

Hold the phone, Dano. Guess who's on the other line?

Dicky/Georgy

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
--George Santayana