Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal Bill: who said what

New Delhi:

• Today is a historic day... It was the need of the hour to address the growing lack of confidence in politics.
  Kamal Nath, Parliamentary Affairs Minister 17/12/2013
• All parties rose above politics to pass a law that the people wanted... Give credit to all members of Parliament but fact is, it is the UPA government which brought this bill.
  Kapil Sibal, Law Minister 17/12/2013
• This is a revolutionary step. Today the Rajya Sabha has taken it. I appeal to Lok Sabha members to pass the bill tomorrow. This will reduce 40-50 per cent corruption.
  Anna Hazare, Activist 17/12/2013
• Lokpal has to be passed... It was in our agenda and manifesto and we are happy that it happened.
  Veerappa Moily, Oil Minister 17/12/2013
• The environment of the house today was welcoming. Some people asked for division. The way Lokpal bill was discussed was very good.
  Janardan Dwivedi, Leader, Congress 17/12/2013
• It is not for the benefit for anybody who fought for this; it is against corruption... Indian legislature should support for such bills in future also.
  Santosh Hegde, Former Karnataka Lokayukta