Quotes by Richard Patton

“Hurricane Katrina brought the need for preparedness to the foreground in 2005. The Red Cross recognizes the need to take that to the next step, which is teaching people to care for themselves and others in a disaster.”

“When you mix alcohol, youth and testosterone, its not a good mix. The evidence will show that Mr. Copeland had not an ounce of alcohol to drink and that Mr. Leonard had an amount almost 21/2 times the legal limit ... and drank Red Bull, a caffeine-charged drink, and had marijuana.”

“This is a conservative figure, based on the services we have delivered to date and our projections of clients continuing needs in the weeks to come.”

“Testimony showed my client (Copeland) didnt have anything to drink. My client did not provoke this fight.”

“What you have here is an assault on Willie Copeland.”

“Hes not the type of kid that will go back and poke fun at anyone. Hes really remorseful over this.”