Greg Nickels Quotes

• It's obvious we can't ignore the problem any longer. Locally and nationally, we cannot wait to see how bad it gets. We need to act now.

  Greg Nickels

  Waiting, Needs, Problem

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• The opportunities of the twenty-first century make those of us who care about cities feel like kids in a candy store: How will cities survive and lead the way in the transformation required to combat global warming? Resilient Cities gives us a road map for this epic journey upon which we are embarking.

  Greg Nickels

  Kids, Epic, Opportunity

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• Has given me no choice but to advocate for the termination of this project.

  Greg Nickels

  Choices, Projects, Given

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• We know that Seattle is mentioned frequently ... a computer was found in Afghanistan showing pictures of Seattle-area landmarks. So we are in constant contact with the FBI and with other federal authorities.

  Greg Nickels

  Computer, Authority, Found

  "Americans urged to enjoy 4th, stay vigilant", www.cnn.com. July 1, 2002.

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• A delay does not solve the revenue problem.

  Greg Nickels

  Doe, Delay, Problem

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• They can't save enough without fundamentally altering the line, and for that, you have to go back to the voters.

  Greg Nickels

  Lines, Voters, Enough

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• We have had no specific or credible threats, but we don't take that as any kind of comfort. We know we need to be ready and we know that, that vigilance is the price of freedom.

  Greg Nickels

  Comfort, Needs, Kind

  "Americans urged to enjoy 4th, stay vigilant". www.cnn.com. July 1, 2002.

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• We as mayors have the opportunity to push the envelope and get people thinking, even when it is not politically popular. Cities hold the key.

  Greg Nickels

  Opportunity, Thinking, Keys

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• Will still produce considerable overlook and shadowing on adjoining streets.

  Greg Nickels

  Produce, Streets, Stills

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