Famous Quotes & Sayings

Kofi Annan

I would want us all to put real collective pressure and sustain it on President Milosevic in the hope that we will get an agreement and he will understand the implications of any escalation,

Jamie Clark

Having an endangered or candidate species on your property should be a good thing, something a landowner can be proud of, not something to avoid. With the administrative reforms we have made to the Endangered Species Act, such as safe harbor agreements, habitat conservation plans, and candidate conservation agreements with assurances, ranchers, timber companies and other landowners are able to participate in the conservation of at-risk species without the concern that their future plans may be delayed or halted.

Bruce Allen

He's a special guy. He wanted to be a Buccaneer and we wanted him to be a Buccaneer. And in just a few days of conversation we were able to reach an agreement that we think will ensure his future.

Andrew Sorensen

He's doing an outstanding job. We're in 100 percent agreement on the terms of his service.

Christopher Hill

It is a good agreement for all of us.

Carol Raulston

I think the industry has literally been shaken by this month's events. There was a broad agreement that we really needed to focus efforts, particularly looking at technology and training.

Bill Daly

I think the importance of meeting quickly after the season cancellation in an effort to get a deal done as soon as possible is maybe we can take some germs of where there was agreement before the season cancellation and build on those, but time will tell.

Christopher Hill

I think the Chinese draft is an excellent basis for reaching an agreement.

Susan Petniunas

It is clearly time for the U.S. to honor its treaty agreement with Canada, and to end these illegal duties that continue to harm American consumers.

Linda Cropp

We took a big step forward today to invest in our future. Our local and small businesses will reap millions of dollars. Major League Baseball did not get an open checkbook. I said from the beginning I would support the ballpark but not at any cost.

Tom Carpenter

We think big Black Rock has to be built. If it's $4 billion, it's $4 billion. Let's get on with it. I wear a Mariner hat and I get over to that ballpark in Seattle sometimes. I don't think that stadium got put up without state help, and it's not cheap.

Ryne Sandberg

I don't know where I'd go and want to win a championship other than here, ... That's still what I'm striving for. That's still why I'm with the organization and coming out to the ballpark as often as I do -- to be a part of that and to win a championship here.

Scott Podsednik

I recall standing out in left field after Paul did what he did, thinking about, man, what does that man feel like now? ... So to go out and hit one out of the ballpark for a game-winner is pretty indescribable.

Laurie Fisher

I have no problem with Matthew taking that deal, from the figures that I understand the ballpark to be. He's a young man who can set himself up for the rest of his life, so that's a sound decision on his behalf. You can't knock back that sort of money, but we're very sorry to see him go.

Miguel Tejada

I just want to be in the lineup every day. I can forget what happened the day before. I love being at the ballpark and love playing the game. It's not about a streak. It's just about me wanting to play.

Jeff Kurtz

I'm glad how the kids responded and came to the ballpark today ready to play. It was a solid effort on our part to play a first-place team and keep us in the thick of the race.

Clint Hurdle

After the line of games he put together going into this start, I had my mind made up when I got to the ballpark that if he gave us good effort through six innings, that's going to be plenty. Leave his confidence at a high and turn it over to the people who have gotten us in position to build some of the momentum we've been building.

Gary Gaetti

It's been a great ballpark for everybody the fans and players yet it's probably time for something new when you see it the way we see it. There's a lot of great memories here.

Reagan Silber

Kevin brings a level of expertise and credibility that perfectly matches the status and style of the destination we are creating here in Las Vegas.

Roy Williams

Kevin's our third guy right now, and he brings veteran leadership to this group. But we do make fun of him because he's so small. He looks like he's 5-7 out there next to us. But he does make plays.

Robert Stevens

Joanne is a highly capable and effective leader who brings vast experience to her new position. Her close working relationship with Tom Marsh over the past few years has provided superb preparation for her new role and I am confident of a seamless transition.

Angelos Anastasiou

I think it is bolstering management rather than bringing in someone who is going to say yes to a bid.

LaVar Arrington

I think it is a dead issue. I think that I'm so excited about being a Giant now, and being in this city and being able to bring what I'm going to bring to this organization ? that's what I'm focused on.

Cory Stillman

I think it all depends on the guys you have. Everybody went into it with an open mind and had a lot of fun doing it. I think it did bring us closer.

Carrie Davis

It brings us frighteningly close to a show me your papers society.

Stu Jackson

It brings to light the danger when a player enters the spectator stands. At that point, we lose control of the situation and anything could have happened.

Drew Martin

It brings the throwing group together, because we have to depend on each other. Everyone else coming out and working hard everyday inspires me. Being able to coach them helps me a lot and keeps me focused. It probably causes me to work harder.

Steve Lundholm

It always makes it nice when the team performs this well. I'm not surprised with the way they played. They have been playing better; I hope they peak at the right time with districts on Tuesday.

Tom Suelzle

I think it's going to be a good district tourney. If a team gets hot, anything can happen.

Chris Williams

I think it's fair to say that high schools all over the district are over capacity, but the north end is especially bad. We desperately need a new high school.

Mike Johnson

I think that people can see the results of everything that's going on and the progress in District 8 during my time in office, ... We've provided everyone a seat at the table.

Stephen Gussler

We may kind of fly under the radar a bit, but we have a good sound team. We were seeded fourth last year, and this year we'd like to go out and win a district title.

Steve Larson

We look at the developments that are occurring in the School District area.

Chris Steinmetz

If we come out and are ready to play, we'll have just as good an opportunity in our district to win it. It's all about the kids working hard. We're giving them the tools and strategies and getting them to work hard, but it comes down to them. We're not where we want to be.

Augustine Ruiz

I don't know what to expect. I would just like us to go out there and play hard. We have some good teams that we are going to play early in the season. Hopefully, that will prepare us for district play.

Todd Vesely

He was trying to stick the landing, and that's what you want. He had just watched two teammates in front of him stick their landings, and he was going for it. He's a competitor, and he's been in this position before. What I'm most pleased is the way the team improved from district to this meet, and hopefully that will continue.