Quotes by Richard Riordan

“It is time for new leadership”

“This is a sad day for the city of Los Angeles,”

“Bonding for this purpose will not impact the citys debt limits or credit rating, ... and will continue the citys receipt of tobacco settlement funds with zero financial risk to the city.”

“If film and television producers do not reach an agreement with the writers, it (Los Angeles) could take a U-turn back to the days of high unemployment and economic recession,”

“The recall election offers us a choice: We can either continue with politics as usual in California, or we can elect someone who works on behalf of every Californian, not just the special interests, ... I believe Arnold Schwarzenegger is a very talented man who would make an excellent governor.”

“The (Democratic convention) will be a very disciplined, well-planned, business-type event,”

“I was able to cop out for reckless driving and its part of my record. Im not proud of it, but I think its helped me understand myself better,”

“We want to work with the unions. We want to give them a reasonable increase in wages,”

“Hes done a great job of demonizing Dick Riordan, and I think people have to show Gray Davis [that] you cant steal the Republican primary, because thats his way of winning in November, ... We cant stand four more years of Gray Davis.”

“Thank God it took place in a remote area where there appears to be no tremendous damage or personal injuries,”