"It occurred to me that the problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished." Chap. 1, p. 1

"'This would pose a multifaceted threat, the type of threat that would never be found in nature, and would be impossible to contain or control.'" Chap. 4, p. 50

"'If we can determine it was drugs, we can rest easier. Until then, we have to go ahead with the idea that it's plague, because if it is and we're not on top of it, we could all be dead.'" Chap. 5, p. 66

"Better safe than sorry, I say. Until I knew who the killer or killers were, paranoia was my middle name." Chap. 13, p. 198

"I drove around - I hesitate to say aimlessly, but if you don't know where you're going or why, you're either a government employee or you're aimless." Chap. 19, p. 320

"'Worse. If I find him home, I'm going...