Some quotes from people reacting to the death of Terri Schiavo.

"It is with great sadness that it's been reported to us that Terri Schiavo has passed away." — Paul O'Donnell, a monk who acted as a spokesman for the woman's parents, who battled to have her feeding tube restored.

"She can finally be at peace after 15 years." — her sister-in-law Karen Schiavo.

"Today, millions of Americans are saddened by the death of Terri Schiavo. Laura and I extend our condolences to Terri Schiavo's families. I appreciate the example of grace and dignity they have displayed at a difficult time. I urge all those who honor Terri Schiavo to continue to work to build a culture of life." — President Bush.

"After an extraordinarily difficult and tragic journey, Terri Schiavo is at rest. I remain convinced, however, that Terri's death is a window through which we can see the many issues left unresolved in our families and in our society. For that, we can be thankful for all that the life of Terri Schiavo has taught us." — Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

"Their faith in God remains consistent and strong. They are absolutely convinced that God loves Terri more than they do." — attorney David Gibbs III, describing her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler.

"She was starved and dehydrated to death ... Her sickness has triggered a huge national health debate in our country." — The Rev. Jesse Jackson.

"Terri Schiavo is now a martyr. Her death is not in vain." — Florida Rep. Dennis Baxley, who sponsored the bill in the Florida House that aimed to restore her feeding tube.

"Congress in a bipartisan fashion took up Terri's cause and met in extraordinary session to provide Terri with an opportunity for a new, full, and fresh review in federal court of her right to receive life-sustaining treatment. Regrettably, this effort did not receive the court review the law requires." — U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner Jr.

"An attack against life is an attack against God, who is the author of life." — Portuguese Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, head of the Vatican's office for sainthood.