19 Quotes by Richard Riordan

Where I've been -- I think, a good leader -- is by saying I've got a great chief of police, I'm going to back this chief, I'm not going get out there in public and emasculate him,

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

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

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.

With the consent decree moving from the negotiation stage to the implementation, it is time for new leadership, ... For the sake of Angelenos, we must focus our efforts on the core management issues of community policing, recruitment, morale and consent decree implementation.

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

Together we must succeed; together we will succeed,

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

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