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Capitol Quotes 2/12/10
"It's probably not the wisest thing in the world for me to sit down and talk with you, but I just feel it's important to get our side of the story out, no matter what happens." - Jerry Oliver, director of the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, speaking about one legislator's attempt to have him replaced.
Liquor agency chief survives criticism, has governor’s support
Jerry Oliver said his first few years as director of the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control were like setting up triage in a disaster zone. But while he was working on those wounds, he wasn't treating some chronic diseases that had lingered for almost a decade.
Weak enforcement biggest problem at Liquor Department
The biggest problem with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control was that its enforcement actions varied widely for violations without defined penalties, according to a 2009 Auditor General's report.
