44 Quotes by Eddie Compass

There are a small percentage of people who terrorize every major American city, ... They have low morals and prey upon the weak. These are criminals. They were housed with law-abiding citizens who they could take advantage of.

We got 30,000 people out of the Superdome and we're going to take care of you.

We're very fortunate to have someone of his experience and ability here, ... He's a good man and very much has control of the Army. He and I have worked together very, very well.

Every man in a leadership position must know when it's time to hand over the reins,

Every man in a leadership position knows when it's time to hand over reins to someone else. I'll be retiring as superintendent of police and will be going on in another direction God has for me.

I served this department for 26 years and have taken it through some of the toughest times of its history. Every man in a leadership position must know when it's time to hand over the reins.

These citizens will have to be removed for their own good,

A couple of the gangsters recognized me and said, get (him),

Once we look at the people face-to-face and start explaining these things, ... I think we won't have any problems.