I think it sends a message that they (Tories) are looking for a younger leader probably, but I don't think my age was remarkably relevant,

It sends a message that we're for real this year. I think we've got a good squad.

I think that is something that probably some of our younger guys don't understand is that you're going to see everybody's best effort, and that is a compliment to the program but is also a challenge to our guys.

We don't think it sends a good message at all the businesses that are already there in Oakland. They're basically being penalized and targeted just for doing business in the city of Oakland.

That sends the message that some things are more important than safety. That's not true.

It sends the wrong message to every one of our constituents.