Quotes by John Boswell

“[SEDCO Chairman Nat McClure introduced SEDCOs portion of the meeting and said,] 2004-2005 was the biggest year for SEDCO since it was created 10 years ago, ... the year has been fantastically exciting.”

“The first goal is to retain and expand existing businesses,”

“not businesses that produce yesterdays products.”

“Economic development and quality education are integrally linked. ... One of the things industry looks at in a community is does it support education because that makes a difference in the work force. Its a quality of life factor.”

“It has to be for the right things, ... And what were talking about in this election are some new schools to deal with overcrowding, safety and security. Thats what the (SEDCO) board was supporting.”

“If we dont pass bond elections for schools and we have overcrowded schools, its much more difficult for us recruit new jobs for people to live their own American dream,”

“The past month has been filled with prospect activity. We have had inquiries and site visits from several quality prospects. The increase in prospect activity is an encouraging sign for what may come over the next 12 to 18 months.”

There is no indication that any church official suggested or supported the emperors action against gay people. On the contrary, the only persons known by name to have been punished for homosexual acts were prominent bishops.