Famous Quotes & Sayings

On the personal side, I was rock climbing and taking pictures with my friends. We took all sorts of portrait and action pictures, and I was thinking at the time that these are inherently difficult to focus correctly.

Igor Ivanov

On some aspects of this question, our opinions coincide, but there are many complicated issues which still remain to be worked out together, ... Our opinion (is) that all sides should refrain from any action which would further complicate the situation and further complicate the work that we are trying to carry out together.

Tom Daschle

On September 14th, we voted unanimously to send our troops into action against the perpetrators of the cowardly and heinous attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. That was our constitutional duty, and it is one that none of us takes lightly,

Richard Holbrooke

On Monday, NATO will meet to authorize action.

I believe the voice of the people is clear and yet our laws appear to accommodate the individuals with the largest bank account, ... The actions being displayed do not encourage confidence in our county government.

I believe there are similar class action rulings for settling purposes, but I agree that this seems to be the first ruling regarding New Jersey's CFA anywhere for a litigation class.

Todd McFarlane

I believe the nature of the Hanna-Barbera brand will allow us to bring to life a wonderful new world of action figures, which will be embraced by collectors and fans alike. We will be utilizing the full range of McFarlane talent for this collection and applying our characteristic style and finesse to the timeless Hanna-Barbera characters.

Gordon Brown

I believe the monetary authorities have sought to take action to head off the possibility of higher inflation over the course of the next two years.

I believe that the best kind of diplomatic action is when we can combine it, in this kind of a situation, with the potential of the use of force,

Jim Gibbons

I believe that suspending Nevada's fuel tax is worth considering, which is why I am looking into similar action today at the federal level,

I believe that's one of the finest action regurgitation scenes in the history of literature, ... I'd put it right up there.

Rick Carlisle

I believe the 3-point shot is going to be a part of our attack, ... We like to get 3s off penetration and inside-out action when we can.

Richard Holbrooke

I am satisfied that every one of the worst-case scenarios was wrong. Total NATO deaths from hostile action in Bosnia since Dayton have been zero.

Kofi Annan

I am thankful that the resolution passed tonight, ... I hope we will move ahead with urgent and determined action to help the Liberian people.

Martha Stewart

I am taking this action today because it is in the best interests of MSO and because I think it's the right thing to do,

I am sure the U.N. police will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.

Judd Gregg

I am very concerned over the continued developments in this story, and the tremendous error in judgment Ray Burton has shown in this regard. In light of these circumstances, the appropriate course of action would be for Ray to resign.

I am very concerned about the actions of USDA to close beef processing plants in Montana. The timing of this action is disturbing. We hope USDA is not taking this action in retribution for MCA, R-CALF USA and Governor Schweitzer's recent actions to protect the Montana cow herd from Canadian bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Governor Schweitzer purchased a 4-H pig during the Lewis and Clark County Fair, and that carcass is hanging at the Butte plant targeted for closure by USDA.

Devon Bostick

I am used to doing dramatic work, but its fun to grab a gun, and go running around, getting beat-up. Its fun to do the action stuff, because it is really physical. There is nothing like getting into a character by getting beaten up physically.

I am very sorry and I deeply regret my actions on Sunday. In the heat of a tense game, I lost my head and made a bad decision. I'm not making excuses for my actions and I take full responsibility for what I did. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to Loren Stokes, who I have great respect for. I also want to say I'm sorry to Hofstra University's players, coaches and fans. They played a terrific game and that should not be overshadowed by what I did.

Certainly, the antitrust actions against Microsoft and Intel have raised the visibility of the industry substantially.

John Browning

Certainly 1998 was worse than we expected. We saw the oil price falling at the beginning of the year and we took quick action to recognize that falling price and it kept falling,

Certain comments and actions in the build-up to the England and Poland games have made my position within the Welsh squad untenable for the time being.

But these things tend to be cyclical. I'm sure action is going to make a comeback.

Herbie Hancock

Buddhism opened me up to seeing things from the standpoint of being a human being - looking at the purpose of action and the effects on life.

Based on what he has done in the past, I'm very hopeful he'll put words into action.

Based on the re-sourcing threats and actions of many of the automakers, it's obvious that they are about as loyal to their old-line partners as Brad Pitt was to Jennifer Anniston.

Mike Fitzpatrick

Basically, the market is taking the view that since we've postponed Security Council action for a month, there's still a possibility for a resolution, they think diplomacy is still possible.

BBC Persian.com is a major source of news for Iranians, and has the biggest impact of any online site or newspaper in Persian. We are very concerned at this action and regret that it deprives a great number of ordinary Iranians of a trusted source of impartial and editorially independent news and information.

Basically, it's the same underlying picture and certainly supportive of the monetary policy action they've been undertaking.

Because of the significance of the issue, both the NSWRU and ARU agree further action is warranted. After the problems in South Africa last year, we have put a lot of effort into redefining the Wallabies' disciplinary protocol. This latest incident has to be viewed as a serious matter, and automatically must go to a code-of-conduct tribunal conducted by an independent chairperson.

Because of the potential conflicts of interest, both real and perceived, it is essential that we have an independent investigation so that the community is confident that all actions by all parties involved are thoroughly and impartially investigated.

Because of the uncertainty surrounding the current litigation, NCUA would be derelict if it did not take the action it takes today.