Hurricanes Quotes

[Protecting the city from Category 4 and 5 hurricanes] would cost, at a minimum, many, many hundreds of millions of dollars - and likely a lot more than that... We're talking about a tremendous effort at enormous expense at a time when the nation is strapped. - John Hall

[Most people are aware the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, Fla., is forecasting an above-normal storm season, predicting 11 or more tropical storms and hurricanes in the Florida area between June and November. Better yet, the Weather Service office has its own concrete shelter built inside the office.] We believe in the need to have a safe building... We have a safe room that's practically a vault -- it's reinforced with 2 feet of concrete all the way around. - Fred Johnson

[If there are any worries about new Miami QB Kyle Wright, Hurricanes coach Larry Coke isn't showing it.] Since I named him starter, he's taken the ball and run with it... He knows what to expect. - Larry Coker

(Caron) plays really well against (Carolina). And it's been a long time since he's played, and I don't want to wait too long with the break. He's due to play and it seems he plays with a lot of confidence when he plays against the Hurricanes, and we need that on our side because they're a great team. - Michel Therrien