“This happens every decade, the incumbent shuffle. It’s like some sort of line dance.” — Rep. Matt Heinz, D-Tucson, on incumbent lawmakers moving to new districts to improve their chances of re-election.

“They screwed up, they didn’t do what they were supposed to do, but why they didn’t do it and the evidence available to disprove or rebut the explanations for why they didn’t do it isn’t there.” — Maricopa County Bill Montgomery explaining why he didn’t criminally charge lawmakers who failed to report trips and tickets provided by the Fiesta Bowl.

“The maps were drawn to cause as much mischief as possible.” — Constantin Querard, on the new legislative map adopted by the Independent Redistricting Commission.

“Right now in Arizona, someone who beats their dog can face harsher punishment than someone who beats their girlfriend. This legislation sends a strong message to those who engage in domestic violence. Arizonans won’t put up with that behavior.” — Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, who wants tougher sanctions against domestic violence offenders.

“They’re big boys. They can handle it all by themselves.” — Constantin Querard, on the fact that Sens. Steve Smith and Al Melvin, both his clients, ended up in the same district.

“Let the lawsuits begin.” — Eileen Klein, Gov. Jan Brewer’s chief of staff, commenting the day after the maps were adopted on the tenor of discussions among redistricting onlookers.