The mayor assessed the damage "Our town has been devastated by the flood. Every major building was destroyed, but we can rebuild."

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A colon is the best choice because the mayor is introducing a statement that elaborates on the first half of the sentence. The second half of the sentence explains the extent of the damage, and the colon signals that the mayor is about to give more detail.

The Mayor Assessed the Damage "Our Town Has Been Devastated