Mayor Cole Quotes in City of Ember (2008)

[Mayor Cole addresses perhaps a couple of dozen citizens and gives what is meant to be a rousing speech, like a true politician: promising much but with little action to accomplish anything]

Mayor Cole: These are trying and troubled times. Our problems are grave. We need answers, but beyond answers, more important than answers, we need solutions. And in order to find those solutions, I propose we launch a thorough investigation.

[Many members of the small crowd nod and say "Yes."]

Mayor Cole: I hereby declare the creation of a Task Force to Investigate the Blackouts.

[the crowd claps. Lina looks cynical]

Mayor Cole: Do I have volunteers?

[Several hands rise into the air. Cole looks gratified]

Mayor Cole: [grandiosely] Today, we, the people, stand united against the darkness!