The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Quoteworthy
“For too long, China’s lack of adherence to global trading norms has undercut the prosperity of Americans and others around the world. We continue to have serious concerns with China’s state-centered and nonmarket trade practices.”–U.S. traderepresentative Katherine Tai.
“General (Mark) Milley should be praised, not condemned, for seeking to avoid a nuclear holocaust.”—Former Defense Secretary William J. Perry.
“We have a vaccinated economy, and we have an unvaccinated economy.”—PNC Financial Services Group senior economic adviser Stuart Hoffman.
“A failure to raise the debt ceiling would probably cause a recession and could even result in a financial crisis.”—Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
“Threats against public servants are not only illegal, they run counter to our nation’s core values.”—Attorney General Merrick Garland, who has ordered the FBI to work with local leaders nationwide to help address what he has called a “disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation and threats of violence” against educators and school board members over politicized issues such as mask mandates and critical race theory.
“If homeowners can’t afford flood insurance, they won’t buy it. This will leave families unprotected from flood damage and put the federal government—and the taxpayer—on the hook for post-disaster costs.”—U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-St. Petersburg.
“I’m thrilled that the Rays are committed to Ybor City for this next ballpark. We … are currently evaluating the necessary access and infrastructure needs associated with this location.”—Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan, on news that the Rays are interested in a former Kforce headquarters site on E. Palm Avenue across from Hillsborough Community College.
“We’ve had our eyes on the rapidly transforming NoDo (North of Downtown) market and are very excited to acquire one of Tampa’s most storied treasures, the Floridan Palace.”—Alex Galewicz, a principal of South Florida investment firm 1754 Properties, which bought the 212-room hotel with major plans for revitalization.
“When it comes to where a candidate stands, we care how they vote. … People evolve, and I’m happy when they do.”—Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith.