9 Quotes by Richard McGrath

We want to set the right example and send the right message. Even though this money is coming from contributions, we still think it's very important to be cost-efficient and responsible with expenses.

We shifted the priorities away from money and opened the doors to make the inaugural more accessible and affordable.

We're a reputable organization that pays its bills.

The price you see at the gas station is really based on the gas station owners expectations of what they have to replace the gas in their tanks, not what they paid for it.

He relates to everyone and has the ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life. (The unanimous vote) is a reflection of the universal respect he commands in the party.

We want to be straightforward and accountable even when the news is bad. In this case, mistakes were made but we did the right thing to correct them and to make sure they don't happen again.

The specifics of the inaugural activities are still being worked out. But we're working very hard to hold down expenses without compromising the dignity or the importance of the inauguration. We're celebrating the Democratic process and highlighting the great spirit of New Jersey, not holding a political rally.

This inaugural really had different standards. We refrained from aggressive fund-raising. Nine of the 10 events were free.

All these e-mails going around, they're all myths, they all make very little sense. They sound good, they seem to make reasonable arguments but whenever you look at them more carefully you realize there are big holes in the argument.