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October 28, 2011

Oakland Mayor Quan Apologizes to Occupy Oakland 
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Oakland Mayor Jean Quan attempted to speak Thursday at the Occupy
Oakland encampment outside City Hall. After she was denied a chance to
speak, she recorded a video message and posted it on her Facebook page.

Jean Quan: "What I wanted to say to you tonight is how deeply saddened I
am about the outcome on Tuesday. It's not what anyone hoped for. I
understand it's my responsibility and I want to apologize to everyone
about what happened."

At the White House, Press Secretary Jay Carney was asked about the
police crackdown in Oakland.

Jay Carney: "We understand the frustrations that are being expressed,
specifically with regard to the need to make sure that Main Street and
Wall Street operate by the same set of rules, and the general
frustration with the need for jobs and economic growth that creates
opportunity for middle-class Americans. And certainly we have a long and
noble tradition of free expression and free speech in this country. We
also — it’s also important that laws are upheld and obeyed. But
that’s a broad view. I haven’t had a discussion about specific
cities or instances with the President."



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