Quotes by Michael Chapman

“November 14, 1996 was proclaimed David Boon Day in Tasmania, but was later overturned by the federal government as it was a ridiculous idea.”

“Our lives are inextricably bound to the university. Everything we have today is due to the fact that we were able to go to a public university at a low cost, ... Those of us who are able must provide support and assure anyone willing to work hard can get a first-class education.”

“One of the key components of the Fruit Belt project is to get all of the properties up to date in terms of their aesthetics, ... The building is long overdue for some work.”

“Some kind of historical use for the tribe would be ideal, but we dont have the resources, ... Wed probably want the property with the main building, but thatll be very competitive.”

“There have been a number of people who have said, Weve heard it all before,?”

“We give them the tools to learn and the love of learning.”

“He is essentially equating Indian tribes as special interests along the lines of trial lawyers and the pharmaceutical industry. Were part of the fabric of American government, derived from the U.S. Constitution, and hes trying to negate that history and portray us as a special interest, which is very insulting.”

“Were trying to demonstrate that theyre not going to be hurt as much as their initial report said they would.”

“Its ambitious, but we would never have embarked upon something of this magnitude if the numbers didnt support it.”

“UC Davis has the only Level 1 trauma center in inland Northern California, and our gift helps preserve this invaluable resource for the community,”