27 Quotes by Patrick Collins

Unless and until the state, city and county learn there are victims of corruption ... (and) unless and until people who vote understand that there are important consequences in their public officials' acts of dishonesty, this system will not change.

We have a plan right now, but we need to get a couple more things solidified.

Scott Fawell was Frankenstein for George Ryan. George Ryan created him, George Ryan let him function.

I don't believe this case is in trouble.

I believe the juror verdict will stand. I have every bit of confidence this verdict will stand.

I think you have more people on the board now who take things personally.

I went into this trial with the utmost respect for Mr. Webb. I had heard he is the greatest lawyer in America, and I heard he is a former U.S. attorney and that his word is his bond. That is not the way this trial has transpired. We have been lied to.

That's been our position all along, ... That's why we have dedicated the resources we have to this investigation since 1998.

Whether you're the dog catcher or the governor, you're elected for something to do work for the citizens of the district. And the day that you want to work for yourself or your family is the day you ought to go in the private sector.