Amos Hayes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I'm trying to build a query that among other things, returns the  
> minimum and maximum values contained in either of two columns.

I think you might be looking for

        select greatest(max(columnA), max(columnB)) from tab;
        select least(min(columnA), min(columnB)) from tab;

greatest/least are relatively new but you can roll your own in
older PG releases.

                        regards, tom lane

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