"(The report) is a damning expose of a Government that has run its course.'' -- Sen. Ira Philip (PLP) "There are enough Bermudians capable of bringing about such an authority so it means that the Government has not utilised the talents available to them.'' Sen. Norma Astwood (Ind) "Government once again can't get it right the first time around.'' -- Sen.

Trevor Woolridge (PLP) "What we are doing is creating a new big business in which no Bermudian has a head start and every Bermudian has an equal opportunity.'' -- Sen. Wendell Hollis (UBP) "Government being aware an election is around the corner should not tinker with anything that may cause jobs to be lost.'' -- Senate Opposition Leader Sen. Alex Scott .