Voices

I’ve commanded troops in the army and in the field and I know a lot about responsibility.’

Chuck Quackenbush

California insurance commissioner

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I also have a military background. But I don’t run away when I’m faced by an accuser.’

Richard Steffen

Senate Insurance Committee

staffer who is in the Quackenbush e-mail

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One comment I’d like to make. I’ve actually been in an ambush before. Almost lost my life that ambush. . . . This is not an ambush.’

Jackie Speier

Democratic state senator

from Daly City and survivor of the Jonestown

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I’m ashamed and I apologize to the voters of the state of California. . . . I’m sorry that Mr. Goody Twoshoes, Mr. Self Righteous, decided to not stay.

Nell Soto

California insurance commissioner

Democratic state senator from Pomona

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He did a good job. He may have made a few mistakes. He should atone for them and move on.

William Palmer

Former Department of Insurance

chief of staff, speaking about Quackenbush