Quick Hits....

“In conversations I've had here in Europe, people think it is very important for FIFA to be able to operate with integrity and transparency and accountability” – President Obama, who was in Germany for the Group of 7 economic summit (Mult., 6/8).

“We can see significant progress, at the same time we have asked the organizing committee to convey our concerns with regard to the issues of the water quality we are still facing in Rio” – IOC President Thomas Bach, on the water pollution in Guanabara Bay, where '16 Rio de Janeiro Games sailing events will be held (REUTERS, 6/8).

“We’re paying the ransom” – Apple CEO Tim Cook, on the demands for Apple products given by the Royals bullpen to Indians RF Brandon Moss in exchange for his 100th career home run (SUNTIMES.com, 6/8).