We were on the verge of greatness. This has set us back 70 years.

The city is not going anywhere. The heart of the city's economy survived. It will be a different place in many ways. It's a great opportunity to build a great city and correct some of our problems. But if you're not optimistic, then you should get out.

We would like to get at least one course open, but I don't know how we could do that. We have no staff or equipment. We can't do anything.

Nature is a resilient female. You can see her coming back everywhere.

At least that might allow us to hire some people back.

I will be honest, I'm scared to death of what's going to happen to the eighth elementary.