Quotes by John Biggs

“We are extremely grateful to David Davies for taking time out of his busy schedule to come and meet us. Hopefully, by seeing for himself the problems facing Welsh farmers, it will give him more scope to battle our corner, both in Westminster and in Cardiff Bay.”

“Ive seen them myself, and I think theres no merit to what youre trying to write a story about, ... Its all part of a systematic effort that the L.A. Times has undertaken to write stories about the Getty.”

“theres no merit to what youre trying to write a story about.”

“The committee will investigate the antiquities issue, including the current issues facing the institution and how the collection was built,”

“I think hes really done a terrific job.”

“We have a group of very expensive lawyers working on this investigation, including through weekends. Given that, I dont know what more we can do.”

“We will review the institutions corporate governance, including policies and procedures and then, make whatever recommendations -- if any -- we feel are appropriate for the full Board to consider.”

“The creation of the special committee reflects the serious commitment by all of our trustees to ensure that the J. Paul Getty Trust, its board and each of its members and employees meets all legal requirements as well as the highest ethical standards while carrying out the trusts mission,”

“Barbara Fleischmans contributions in time and energy to this institution have been significant and selfless.”

“Barbara Fleischmans contributions in time and energy to this institution have been significant and selfless. She and her late husband Lawrence have been generous and tireless in their support from the very beginning of their association with the Getty.”