Famous Quotes & Sayings

Chris Garza

We're obviously very disappointed. We're hoping that Congress will see the importance of leaving the food aid budget as it is -- that 25 percent needs to stay in the U.S..

Dambisa Moyo

I have dedicated many years to economic study, up to the Ph.D. level, to analyze and understand the inherent weaknesses of aid and why aid policies have consistently failed to deliver on economic growth and poverty alleviation.

Marty Markowitz

I'd like to see every Brooklyn organization raising funds for the relief effort, ... Brooklyn book clubs, sports teams, block associations, business and professional associations, schools, libraries, houses of worship, and any other forum where Brooklynites come together can all join in and make a difference.  I would also like to see all Brooklyn restaurants donate a percentage of their receipts for a week to the relief effort. Right now, donations of money are most urgently needed.  As the rescue and recovery progresses, there will be many other needs, and we will continue to respond as those needs become clear.  Brooklynites can be counted upon to come to the aid of our southern neighbors and we will be there for the long haul.

Allard Baird

He has solid, above-average receiving skills and is above-average in handling a pitching staff. He'll be able to aid us in the development of Buck.

John Davis

Really, we were six or seven years into the AIDS epidemic at that time, and I think it was a move that offered an acceptance. You know, sometimes movies are great because I think they can precondition society for acceptance, and I think when they do that we're really at the statesmanship level of film-making.

Donald Rumsfeld

Our military is making a significant difference in providing relief and aid and help and compassion for those who have suffered,

Michel Lu

In total, China has financed US$15 million in aid for Fiji for this year alone.

Nobutaka Machimura

In addition, I would like to call on all countries engaged in bilateral aid efforts to steadily implement their projects,

Joy Maniscalco

If you know someone is going to punch you, should you close your eyes and pretend it's not going to happen? or should you be alert, eyes wide open, ready to defend yourself? I don't know about you, but I'd rather see the punch coming than get hit when I'm not looking. Will I be in pain either way? Yes, but I'll have the band aid ready.

Tom DeLay

There is no fat left to cut in the federal budget.

Eric Johnson

Like most budgets, it's a roller coaster, ... We will strap ourselves in and see how many loop-de-loops there are.

Brendan Gilfillan

He hopes that the students stay engaged throughout this process and that they participate on campus as college presidents make the same kinds of tough decisions that the governor did with this budget.

William Stewart

(Residents) have to recognize the selectmen drive the manager in this town. Budgets are not made up at the last minute . . . If you're going to make changes you have to make it at the selectmen level.

William Stewart

(Residents) have to recognize the selectmen drive the manager in this town, ... Budgets are not made up at the last minute . . . If you're going to make changes you have to make it at the selectmen level.

Ben Bernanke

High energy prices are burdening household budgets and raising production costs, and continued increases would at some point restrain economic growth.

Johnathan Frakes

I never felt very cavalier about over-spending what's in the budget.

Kevin Lee

In a time when education budgets are increasingly tighter than ever, every dollar counts when it comes to school funding. This is especially true for unrestricted funds in which schools can decide for themselves how to use the money -- whether it's for teacher training, special field trips, school supplies, playground equipment, musical instruments and more. We've found that every school has a wish list, and we want to help them fill it.

Charles Djou

I'm very disappointed. I fought very hard to make sure funding stayed in the budget.

Mary Taylor

The purpose of the forums is to stimulate thinking and discussion about how communities can incorporate innovation and technology as components of their economic growth strategies.

Craig Ellis

In terms of fiber-optic components and being the leader in that space, hands down, it's a wonderful company.

Brian Freeland

But you can't do the piece without that component of fanaticism, and there is no better visual example of that than the head-shaving.

Anthony Chan

The headline number is encouraging, but if you strip out the volatile components and look at core growth, it's telling you we're turning the corner, but we're not running around the corner.

David Ritchie

The hardware is a component but the software is where we actually see the value longer term.

Tom Phillips

You can't escape a component of your life, but you can put it in a place where you're OK with it. You have to be in control (of your life). Not just let tragedy take you down. Good things will happen for you again.

Terry Thompson

The key point on mixed-use for us would be to find projects where office is the primary component of the asset.

Tony Jones

The underlying component is the data. If we don't have data, we don't have stable scores.

Jonathan Rhodes

These kids haven't exercised much. They've been told by coaches, doctors, parents and teachers, 'Oh, you can't exercise. Cardiac rehabilitation is not a component of most pediatric cardiology programs.

Mary Shapiro

I don't know whether they will say yes or no since there are all sorts of administrative, financial and legal issues.

Randy Sharp

I think no question this will have a financial impact on American Girl.

Timothy Smith

The financial office still has the power to request financial information from these organizations so we're still not running the risk of giving money to financially unstable organizations.

Oliver Friedrichs

The general trend is that attackers aren't concentrating on 'far and wide,' worms, but on financial gain.

David Stern

It's our preference, our strong preference, to have the Blazers in Portland, in Oregon, playing at the Rose Garden and being able to be a financial success.

Kathleen Smith

It's important to have a product that investors like. That is a real positive they have going for them. Their financial statements also look good.

Michael Fluker

I wanted to make my life better, and to do that I had to gain a solid understanding of financial principles.

Don Brash

They have urged us to keep talking. They have not offered any financial support and nor will any be sought.

Diana Zuckerman

They have this financial vested interest, which we all know can influence things. They're trying to put this to rest and say, 'See we knew it, this product is perfectly safe.