Libraries are my passion in life. Before I became mayor (of Los Angeles), I used to sneak out here during lunchtime...and I'd go to a corner and take a book-any book almost-and read it for a while, and then feel rejuvenated.

I believe employers should be aware that employees who earn under $10 an hour cannot lead an independent life. But I do not believe that government should dictate wages. We have seen this fail in Socialist and Communist countries. It will do irreparable harm.

the lawlessness of so-called fans who destroyed property and endangered the safety of fans and families in the vicinity.

If film and television producers do not reach an agreement with the writers, it (Los Angeles) could take a U-turn back to the days of high unemployment and economic recession,

in trying to visualize and dream a dream of a livable L.A.

a big step on the road to justice.

They're not going to get a consent decree. I'm saying that unequivocally,

This is a very sad day for Los Angeles, but also a day to remember all the great things Tom Bradley did for our city.

This isn't a children's game, ... The chief of police and the district attorney have been acting like children. They've got to start acting like adults and put the city first.

This is a sad day for the city of Los Angeles,