One Tragedy Is Not Going to Push Us Away It was a somber week in Newtown, Conn., as the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School were laid to rest, but even in the face of tragedy, mournful residents remained resilient. Click through to see some of the quotes that made news this week. 'He's Like An Old Soul' Though he was only in first grade, Daniel Barden was very much an "old soul," his family said. He was one of the 20 children who died Friday, Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. It didn't go unnoticed -- teachers chose Daniel to be paired with a special education student at his school. "Our neighbors always said, 'He's like an old soul,'" Barden said during an interview on "Katie." Daniel carried that kindness with him as he got older. The Fact That This Problem Is Complex Can No Longer Be an Excuse for Doing Nothing. Five days after the deadliest elementary school shooting in U.S. history, President Obama said his administration plans immediate action early next year on proposals to curb an "epidemic of gun violence." Obama announced the formation of a task force to be headed by Vice President Joe Biden that will formulate a package of policy recommendations by January. He Understands That We Have a Responsibility to Use American Power Wisely. President Barack Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to be the next secretary of state on Friday afternoon. If confirmed by the Senate, Kerry will replace outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as head of the State Department. Clinton has said repeatedly that she plans to leave early next year. "I am very proud to announce my choice for America's next secretary of state, John Kerry," Obama said. He understands that we have a responsibility to use American power wisely. Obama added that Clinton "could not be more excited about the announcement that I am making." 'The Actresses Don't Want to Say, 'I'm Curvy' ... These Actresses Want to Shout, 'I'm Talented. You may have noticed them on "Mad Men," starring in their own sitcoms, or rocking the red carpet at the American Music Awards: Curvy women, from Christina Aguilera to Christina Hendricks, are raising their profile in Hollywood. I Fully Intend to Make Amends and Get Back to Being a Good Mother, Wife, Daughter and Friend. Former U.S. Olympian and decorated middle-distance runner Suzy Favor Hamilton said she had worked as a high-paid escort in Las Vegas for the past year. Favor Hamilton, who lives with her husband and 7-year-old daughter in Madison, Wis., makes frequent public appearances to discuss running, including motivational speeches and a spot in a Nike ad. 'Am I Really Going to Read the Manual 'What Your Results Mean' If the Test Is Positive?' I put myself back many years ago when I went to a clinic and took the test and was terrified," he said. Am I really going to read the manual 'What Your Results Mean' if the test is positive?