The most memorable quotes in the Chattanooga Times Free Press for July 12-17.
“Our hearts are broken for the families of the four Marines killed in today’s terrible act of violence.”
– Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, after Mohammad Youssef Abdulazeez attacked a military recruiting center and Marine training compound, killing four Marines and a Navy petty officer
“Somebody brutally and brazenly attacked members of our armed services.”
– Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher
“We are Chattanoogans first, and we see ourselves as part of the larger community of Tennessee grieving today’s act.”
– Bassam Issa, president of the Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga
“I don’t want to prejudge this, but I think the president’s veto threat – he’s done it before.”
– U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, on President Barack Obama’s threat to veto legislation attempting to block a nuclear deal with Iran
“You don’t take one opinion on anything unless it is God.”
– Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Beck, saying he’ll seek further counsel after the state attorney general said commissioners weren’t entitled to higher salaries and back pay