The most memorable quotes in the Chattanooga Times Free Press for Nov. 16-21.
“Last year we were just trying to survive. This year we are more brave and trying new things.”
— BlueCross BlueShield executive Carla Raynor, on second year of signups for the Affordable Care Act
“I think the voters have spoken twice now after these issues have been brought out. I think they’re ready to move on.”
— Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney on whether Scott DesJarlais’ Nov. 4 re-election signals voters have forgiven him for past scandals
“It sounded like the wind or something. Next thing I know, I got the roof on my back.”
— Unidentified worker caught when a pair of houses under construction at the Cameron Harbor development collapsed
“Chattanooga is like one body. And when you have a part diseased or broke, you’ve got to fix it so that it can all work together.”
— Dr. Elenora Woods, newly elected president of the NAACP in Chattanooga
“The ordinance has been up for consideration three or more times only to be pushed back into reconsideration based on either poultry or politics.”
— Animal Control Board Chairman Mike Mallen as Chattanooga City Council finally passes an animal permit ordinance