We learned we couldn't move the device because there were mercury switches inside.

Our goal was not to get anybody hurt and there was not a Band-Aid issued or a lawsuit issued so we accomplished what we wanted to accomplish. Buildings can be rebuilt.

At one time, I told the FBI, 'Why don't you take it?' They said no thanks.

It was a big, scary device. I mean you're standing there looking at it hoping the damn thing doesn't go off when you're in there but we had to X-ray it and determine what it was.

Our lakes and rivers are already contaminated with mercury. We need to reduce emissions, not add to them.

The great thing about some of these pieces is that they are all unique. The particular statue is mercury and this is made of lead.