Taking Stockdale.

The NB would like to get political for just a moment and wish Vice Admiral James Stockdale, Ross Perot's 1992 running mate, much peace in the netherworld. To celebrate Vice Admiral Stockdale, here's his introduction from the 1992 Vice-Presidential debate:

HAL BRUNO (moderator): Admiral Stockdale, your opening statement, please, sir?

ADMIRAL STOCKDALE: Who am I? Why am I here?

The transcript doesn't do the actual moment justice, but since video didn't exist in 1992, it's all we've got. There will never be a finer moment in any political debate ever. We promise.