Warden Rustin Quotations

We didn't want to set a precedent where an acquittal is grounds for an automatic reinstatement.

We were kind of being cautious. We didn't want anything to interfere with the process. It's a little frustrating that it takes so long. The events are a couple years old already, and we had to maintain the employees until the arrests.

The reason they were 16 stories up is because that height is suppose to be a deterrent. If you get out that window, you face a 187-foot drop.

The reason they were 16 stories up is because that height is supposed to be a deterrent. If you get out that window, you face a 187-foot drop.

We're usually noted for a lot of bad press, but this is something very positive.

It was a combination of sheets that were braided together -- pieces of an inmates uniform that were braided together.

The cell bar looked too inviting. One escape attempt is too many.

I'm really going to take a look at the whole situation to find what's enabling this type of behavior to happen.

I have no idea how much it's going to cost, but it's getting done.

I'm very pleased because that whole issue has been a gray area for a number of years.