If you journalists weren't here, the U.N. would be shooting at us. They have destroyed our homes. Our school and our hospital are closed, and they killed two of my brothers.

There was an organized opposition to the levy that said the school was misusing funds. A group of us just wanted to know what the truth was.

We are here to accompany the people in peace. The problem is the United Nations is trying to annihilate us. Times are critical. We have to be ready, and willing to die.

In South Kingstown, we have been able to successfully develop a relationship with the School Committee. That allowed us to work very cooperatively during the budget.

He means a lot to us. He brings an old-school mentality. He's played well all year, and he still thinks he's screwing up. He's going to have to play big for us [Monday]. Have to.

David's a great fit for our school district. He's been here and been a part of us. We're proud of what he brings to us. We interviewed applicants from throughout the state and several from out of state, and we feel that David was our best choice.