1. When introducing a quotation of more than 6 words, a number of style
conventions state that a colon should be used.
Examples:
 The minister shouted: "Do not worry. The next time I stand up here, I will have
answers to these questions." 
The aliens repeatedly insisted: "We come in peace. Take me to your
leader."
The referee yelled: "not on my pitch...off!"
The priestess whispered: "Take them to the pit."
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DON'T WORRY
This is by no means a hard and fast rule, and commas can be used instead. (See lesson "Quotation Marks")
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