Famous Quotes & Sayings

Michael Howard

One of the principle objectives of the terrorists is to divide us, one from another. So far ... they have failed in that objective. It's important that they continue to fail in that objective. That's why we believe it is so important that we approach these difficult issues in a spirit of consensus, with the objective of reaching agreement wherever we possibly can.

One of the primary purposes of the collective bargaining agreement was to provide for the medical needs of an employee after retirement.

Mark Jackson

I was going to request city council agree to (installation and maintenance) last night, but the meeting was cancelled,

I was surprised by the pictures of U.S. military officers in complete uniform and fully armed, which were published in a newspaper during (Rice's) visit to an Islamic elementary school. I agree that was too much.

Bill Bixby

I would have to agree with the fact that most actors are schizophrenic. They are able to escape in other roles. Of course, many of your own personal manifestations go into that characterization. . . .

I would be probably naive to say that there was agreement on all these matters. There are, of course, profound differences in the approach of the two sides.

I would describe the agreement as progress. Clearly more remains to be done.

I would definitely agree that numbers are cleaner than they've been in several years. But a decade? I don't know.

I would anticipate that in the event we don't reach an agreement within the next year, there's a strong possibility that we might be locked out again.

Kyle Williams

I would agree with that. It was a great way to go out. I don't think a lot of people thought we could do that.

I would agree with most of the concerns, ... Anyone looking at that arena would come to these conclusions and have these concerns very quickly. We wouldn't be doing something unless we had all the concerns addressed.

I would agree that we could probably lower the bar a little bit for the public health good.

Diane Wakoski

But, after all, what I feel that I'm teaching, which is why I've agreed to be a university professor all these years, is a tradition.

Based on this meeting, we agreed to continue our discussions toward a mutually agreeable solution to this matter,

Based on these criteria, the board concluded that the increased offer from (North American) was in the best interests of (Beverly) shareholders. As a result, (Beverly) has entered into an amendment to the original merger agreement with North American Senior Care.

Basically the preferred alternative will reflect elements of a few alternatives. When you really get into the concepts, they are hard to agree on.

Thabo Mbeki

China will emerge as one of the principal partners of South Africa...and we agreed that given the scope and depth of relations that will develop, we will establish a joint commission to incorporate all of these elements,

China has not lived up to any other trade agreements over the last decade... They don't have any compliance or enforcement.

China has not lived up to any other trade agreements over the last decade, ... They don't have any compliance or enforcement.

China has normal, conventional military trade with other countries which abides by China's policies and law and agreements China has signed.

China has agreed to more stringent screening and testing of fish sold to Hong Kong,

China and the US should reach an agreement as soon as possible.

I have spoken at length to him ands he has agreed that he'd like to come back and play.

Hillary Clinton

I have a lot of reason to believe, as we saw in the 2012 election, most Americans don't agree with the extremists on any side of an issue, but there needs to continue to be an effort to find common ground, or even take it to higher ground on behalf of the future.

I have a lot of sympathy for the directors of rugby, who understandably want to field their strongest possible sides, but the agreement is in place and it is important that all parties support it,

Mike Holmgren

I had made an agreement when we signed him that if he got a chance to be a starter that I would help to make that happen, and a deal's a deal,

Tom Conway

I have an agreement that I'm sure we'll be fine.

I have an idea, I have a passion and I have a willingness to work with people who may not agree with me.

I have lived in Toledo, Ohio, off and on throughout my entire life, and I have plenty of friends who are union members. Sometimes we agree politically and sometimes not, but it has never kept us from being friends.

Joe Morgan

I happen to agree with them. That group did want (Boston to win). But that doesn't mean everyone feels that way. I respect this team.

Jonathan Turley

I happen to agree with many of President Obama's policies, but in our system, it is often as important how you do something as what you do.

I felt it was very important that this franchise retain him and not lose him. I spoke very strongly on his behalf. For the new owner's sake, Dana was an important asset that they needed. With the approval of the Commissioner's office, we agreed to terms with Dana.

Kofi Annan

If Iraq were to break the agreement, it would be much easier to get an agreement in the council to take military action,