Editor’s note: From a new Tejano monument to an anti-bacterial soap ban, these are among our favorite quotes for the past several days.

“This important monument reflects a larger truth about the origins of Texas, about the contributions of so many Hispanic citizens to the creation of the state we love and the lives we share.”
— Texas Gov. Rick Perry on the creation of a new statue to commemorate Hispanic contributions to Texas history, according to a press release. As part of a larger effort to support the statue, UT professor Emilio Zamora is working to increase Tejano history in local public school curriculum.

“This has to be her dream job.”
— Kim Mulkey, Baylor University women’s basketball coach, on the news that Karen Aston will succeed Gail Goestenkors as head Longhorn women’s basketball coach according to the Austin American-Statesman. Aston is currently head coach at the University of North Texas.

“If you want an incentive program, put your money where your mouth is.”
— State Sen. Judith Zaffirini on the need to ensure full funding for the B-On-Time loan program, according to the Texas Tribune. A recent analysis found that more than one third of the program’s funding was never distributed to students.

“It’s unfortunate we live in a world where security is such a top concern. But that is the case, and providing a security detail has been a tradition going back several administrations.”
— Perry spokeswoman Catherine Frazier on the still rising costs – now $2.8 million – associated with providing security for the governor during his bid for the Republican presidential nomination according to the Texas Tribune.

“Student housing has agreed not to buy it, [but] there is no university-wide edict.”
— UT spokesperson Tara Doolittle on Student Government’s recent resolution calling on the University to ban anti-bacterial soap in campus restrooms, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Last week, Student Government voted to install two fluoride-free water fountains in prominent places on campus.