* “There is hope. The hope of those who have been cured. The hope that we can control this epidemic … The very fact that hope exists.”–The message that French President Francois Hollande brought to Guinea.
* “As religious leaders, we are obliged to denounce all violations against human dignity and human rights. As such, any violence which seeks religious justification warrants the strongest condemnation because the omnipotent is the God of life and peace.”–Pope Francis, in his visit to Turkey to improve interfaith ties.
* “What a deal would do is take a big piece of business off the table and perhaps begin a long process in which the relationship not just between Iran and us but the relationship between Iran and the world, and the region, begins to change.”–President Barack Obama, on extending nuclear talks with Iran.
* “Whatever your view on immigration (and I support comprehensive reform), Obama’s executive order is a confession of democratic failure.”–Michael Gerson, Washington Post.
* “Congress should be the arena in which to highlight the broad national debate we need over America’s place in the world.”–John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
* “It’s completely inconsistent with what the other states are doing. … It’s a very sad day for the state of Florida.”–Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, on The Public Service Commission’s (3-2) vote to gut Florida’s energy-efficiency goals and terminate solar rebate programs by the end of 2015.
* “It’s like the patients have taken over the insane asylum. There are no rules stopping the utilities from doing whatever they want. Where’s the leadership in this state? Where’s the responsibility?”–Rep. Dwight Dudley, D-St. Petersburg.
* “The Florida Chamber believes telemedicine can help lower overall health care costs while providing greater access to care in all corners of our state.”–Florida Chamber of Commerce president Mark Wilson, on the issue of expanded use of Web and videoconferencing technology.
* “I was wearing my lawyer hat. I’m representing a client on a legal matter. I’m not trying to influence the attorney general. I’m trying to represent my client. That’s not lobbying.”–Former Attorney General Bill McCollum.
* “I had a great run. Loved every minute of it. But who the heck stays anywhere for 21 years?”–Stuart Rogel, in announcing that he is stepping down as CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership.
* “I’m looking at regions performing exceptionally well that we compete with. And we’re going to go after their talent.”–Tampa Bay Partnership chairman Brian Lamb, on replacing Rogel.
* “We’re out in the neighborhoods in full force and taking the temperature wherever we go and whoever we talk to. It seems to be okay.”–Mayor Bob Buckhorn on the relationship of Tampa police and minority communities.
* “If you were ever in trouble, he’s the guy you would want coming in to save you.”–TPD Deputy Chief Brian Dugan, describing Eric Ward, the newly-appointed, African-American assistant chief of Tampa police.
* “Cities find a way to make (urban university campuses) work, and the reason they find a way to make it work is because they’re so important to their vitality and to their economy. … The (USF) medical school could really create an innovation economy.”–Urban consultant Paul Umbach.
* “Socrates included wine at his Symposium, but he did not get drunk.”–Eckerd College President Donald Eastman III.
* “…Until we meet again, for we surely will. Thank you for watching, and on behalf of all of us here at Fox 13, I’m John Wilson. Goodnight, and farewell.”–John Wilson.
* “This university’s too special to not have a team in a bowl game.”–USF Athletic Director Mark Harlan.
* “In my estimation, they’re probably one of, if not the best team in the NHL.”–New York Rangers’ coach Alain Vigneault’s assessment of the Tampa Bay Lightning.