Capitol Quotes, March 27, 2009 

“It’s frustrating that our hands seem to be tied.” — Rep. Sam Crump, a Republican from Anthem, on a provision in the state’s photo-enforcement contract that permits RedFlex, the state’s camera vendor, to collect compensation for early termination of the agreement.
“Everything I hear about (Rio Nuevo) makes me happier and happier that I voted against it in 2006.” — Sen. Jim Waring, a Republican from Phoenix, commenting on the special taxing district the Legislature created to boost downtown Tucson redevelopment.
“I know that you know where all of the bodies are buried.” — Rep. Steve Farley, a Democrat from Tucson, speaking March 23 at a Capitol rally for state employees that was sponsored by the Communications Workers of America labor union.
“If there is anything that came from anywhere in this country that might save the state some money, I want to make sure that it’s looked at — anything to avoid a tax increase, basically.” — Senate Majority Whip Pamela Gorman, who has compiled a list of ideas to fix the budget from notes she scribbled during committee hearings, floor speeches, caucuses, conversations with lawmakers and from phone calls, e-mails and letters from the public and discussions with constituents.