Quotes by Sen. Clementa Pinckney

“It could hinder our overall strategic growth plan by limiting our ability to handle future garbage and refuse in our area and second, it has the adverse effect of making Jasper the whole states dumping ground.”

“Were both singing off the same page. The bottom line is the State Ports Authority doesnt have the money or the capacity to invest in more terminals. Anyone who says otherwise is not dealing with reality.”

“This is Robin Hood in reverse. These tax cap proposals favor those with the most expensive properties. We are spreading the taxes to those with some of the least expensive property.”

“The court validated and verified what we in the county thought all along. I believe this is one step closer to cashing that $600 million check. This puts us one step closer to some of the biggest economic development opportunities for South Carolina.”

“Im glad theyre taking a step back. A lot of this is happening so quickly that people cant keep up with it.”