Daniel Martinez Quotations

We have reached the point where we can't do that anymore, so as a result, the building has a shelf life. They're estimating anywhere from six to eight years.

Well, you know, I was concerned for, you know, for him 'cause he's my friend. So I just told him to give it to me. At first he didn't want to. I told him just give it to me 'cause it probably better off with me anyways.

We shop here every day. Now we have to cross (Highway) 85 to shop. I hate doing that.

This seepage that comes into the building here varies with the tide and also the saturation of rains.

Every airfield came under attack within the first 20 minutes. After that 20 minutes, air power ceased to exist on O'ahu.

although in general terms there is still substandard employment.

They had a ringside seat to one of the most horrific events in U.S. military history.

This might be their (hurricane victims) last chance to leave.

It is really a tough one. It was a challenge, because to use words like 'fair trade' and 'ethical,' there are expectations.

The black dude was trying to grab it. So somehow, you know, he was trying to pull back, I guess. That's when it went off. That's all he told me.

The Navy, from early on, knew this was important. They could have dumped it in the ocean. We don't know who decided this, but someone said let's keep it and preserve it.

The metal here is in a very dry area, so that's a plus. The wreckage is in a secure place, so that's a plus. And it's not widely known it's here, and that's a plus.

In 1980, this was the best technology available. The intention was this building was going to last. But it's obvious the best intentions in engineering didn't advance to this period, and we have to replace the building.