“We are reducing the size and cost of government in a way that few residents will ever notice except for some professional activists whose jobs depend on city gravy. To them I say ‘You’re upset?’ They say, ‘We’re furious.’ And I say, ‘Too bad.’“

- Mayor Rob Ford during his speech to the Toronto Real Estate Board’s “Civic Working Together/Gathering For Giving” luncheon on Friday

Update:

Here’s how the line looked in the written copy of Ford’s speech:

“We are reducing the size and cost of government in a way that few residents will ever notice – except for some professional activists whose jobs depend on City gravy.  I admit – they’re upset.  That’s too bad.”