Quotes by Patrick Hughes

“Weve been working strenuously on the issue for years, particularly since 1998, when the SKIP program was created,”

“Single mothers particularly may qualify for Medi-Cal, but the working poor are the main challenge,”

“There has long been speculation that working folks whose co-payments or share-of-cost keep rising, may decide to take the risk and opt out of medical coverage, ... I havent seen actual numbers of people dis-enrolling from insurance, but the scenario is logical.”

“We just saw, basically, body by body until, I think the person in the back seat was the last one to get out.”

“Aikido is more practical in comparison to other Karate classes where you learn to hurt people. We learn to use attackers own strengths against them.”

“It was a middle-in fastball -- my favorite pitch.”

“We just get our pitch, thats it. Youve just got to be patient. ... It certainly helps when everybody is hitting around you.”

“Being a member of the volunteer fire department gives me an opportunity to serve the public and help people that are in need. I plan to increase my education to be a paramedic and would like to get hired as a professional firefighter in a department that is in the area (possibly as far away as Sacramento) because staying close to family is important to me. I dont believe you can ever learn enough or be the greatest at what you do - there is always room for improvement.”

“As an attack firefighter, I am capable of all risks; but I am always moved at the way a family can rejoice over their safety when faced with great personal loss. I remember a family that literally lost everything they own but were still so appreciative that all of their family members were safe. It really puts everything in perspective for you.”