Quotes by David Paulson

“Every community in Solano County has a gang problem. Its here and its here to stay, ... We have to be realistic about that. Were always going to have some gang activity. The important thing is to maintain control.”

“What we have to do is change our societal acceptance, ... A community will have the level of gang activity that its willing to tolerate.”

“I am concerned that hurricane victims are not receiving the assistance they need and money is being wasted as these professionals remain idle, ... Congress acted quickly to make sure that FEMA had the funds necessary for the rescue and recovery effort. I hope proper precautions are being taken to ensure that relief funds are spent in the most efficient manner possible.”

“Well get all the reports in the morning and make a decision at that time.”

“Its the kind of case we dont see very often, so we need to gather all the information to make an appropriate filing decision.”

“Were so impressed with the state were using it as a model (for future disasters), ... It was something weve not seen in a long time. There was a unified system and the sharing of information.”

“What youre looking for there is whether the operator clearly understood the nature and quality of his acts and that they were likely to result in great bodily injury, ... Was he aware of the likely consequences of his actions?”

“We need to make sure every person is qualified.”

“FEMA is going to be here. Were not going to leave Mississippi until were done.”

“Putting a facility packed with radioactive material at Hawaiis main airport, in the middle of urban Honolulu, and in a tsunami evacuation zone is almost asking for a natural disaster, air crash or terrorist attack. It is outrageous that the NRC has refused to conduct any analysis of the threats to the safety and health of me and my community that Paina Hawaiis irradiator would pose.”