On the recordSeptember 25, 2002
Given this display of dedication on the part of these public employees, why now all of a sudden are we seeking to take away from them these basic rights and protections? If someone came in and said what a dismal performance we have, and, therefore, we ought to give the management more leeway to sort of beat on these people or something of that sort, I don't know that I would buy that argument. But at least it would be something of an argument. Instead, you have this exemplary performance, this manifestation of real dedication. And despite that, some now are coming along and, in effect, wanting to beat on people who have behaved in the most extraordinary, dedicated, and selfless fashion.
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