Quotes by Pat Egan

“I dont know what would leave the (Blazers) ownership the impression there is an opportunity for broad-scale public financing. I dont know how they could draw that conclusion at this point.”

“There is nothing under consideration at this moment and nothing that I could imagine that we could provide.”

“It was mentioned as something they had discussed — not something that they issued as a threat.”

“If we get into a special session, education is a legitimate issue.”

“If theres additional motivation to get out of the building, thats a good thing. The governor would like to have a special session that is short, where we can get in and get out.”

“If there is additional motivation to get out of the building, thats a good thing.”

“When weve got a deal, we have to move forward.”

“I think we are confident, based on E-Board actions already taken and what has been done in follow through, that we will satisfy legislative concerns and we are headed in the right direction.”