Famous Quotes & Sayings

I am pleased with the reforms implemented throughout the course of the deferred prosecution agreement, as outlined today by the federal monitor, the U.S. Attorney, and the state Comptroller, ... Our hard work, however, is not complete. We will continue our efforts to improve our performance and reinforce our position as the industry leader in Thoroughbred racing in America for years to come.

Peter Mandelson

I am pleased that the EU and China have been able to resolve this problem with the implementation of the Shanghai agreement in a way that preserves the agreement without unfairly penalizing retailers and importers,

Bud Selig

I am pleased that Nippon Professional Baseball and its players' association have agreed to participate in the first ever World Baseball Classic, ... Japanese players are among the best in the world and their participation in this event is important to the global growth of the sport.

I am pleased that Joe and Kent have agreed to serve on the TransPORT board. Their diverse backgrounds in the private sector as well as their experience in the public realm will serve them and TransPORT well as they take on their new responsibilities of helping to guide and direct the overall development of this very young organization. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated board that will work diligently to capitalize on the many exciting opportunities TransPORT has on the horizon in the coming year. With the completion of the Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation Indicator Study, we are better prepared to move forward with encouraging and facilitating development throughout the six county district.

David Murphy

I am pleased Paul has agreed to join Rangers. His track record speaks for itself and hopefully he will bring future success to the club.

Bob Geldof

I am not giving tacit approval. What I am trying to do is agree to help formulate a policy that I would agree with.

I am not comfortable signing an agreement with the county that could set us up for incurred costs.

Mahmoud Abbas

I am optimistic and I expect that we will reach an overall agreement with everybody for a complete cease-fire in all the territories,

I believe Mr. Lawless just presented his rough plans. After the final agreement is reached, we will come up with an estimated total and present it to the public.

I believe it is a good and sound agreement that will have the effect of progressively integrating India into the global nonproliferation order,

William Butler Yeats

I believe in the practice and philosophy of what we have agreed to call magic, and what I must call the evocation of spirits, though I do not know what they are, in the power of creating magic illusions in the visions of truth in the depths of the minds when the eyes are closed.

If common sense prevails, ... common sense can get an agreement.

I don't want to totally close the door (on a settlement), but I felt like previously we had some good traction to have an agreement and I don't feel that way anymore.

David Healy

I don't think they could have been locked in a room 24/7 over the past week and come up with this retirement agreement without coming closer to an understanding on the Delphi wage situation.

Fay Vincent

I don't think the individuals are going to be willing to discuss their individual votes. We agreed we would not do that.

I don't think the government will succeed. I think tobacco companies feel betrayed because they did the master settlement agreement with the states and the government keeps coming back for more.

However, the agreement is not as good as expected as quota control in trade is totally outdated in a world of economic liberalization and free trade.

However, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.

I couldn't agree more. We have to take the time to get it right.

I couldn't agree more, Freddy, I disagree with him.

Donald Tusk

I cannot agree to such a coalition where one party has all of the power and the other party has to deal with all the difficult problems.

I can't believe the doctors in Collier County would agree to practice with one hand tied behind their back. I'm not sure (carving out treatment exceptions) is permitted, and it's definitely unethical.

I can short-cut that for you. I will not be signing that agreement.

Jordin Tootoo

I don't necessarily agree with some of the things he does. He hits a guy a half hour after he passes the puck -- that's boarding, that should be a penalty. And every time he hits he lifts his feet, that's charging. It's ridiculous. He gets so much publicity, I don't know if that's the reason it doesn't get called. Anybody who leaves their feet should get two minutes for charging.

I don't necessarily agree with everything she says, but it doesn't matter. She's Madonna.

Robert Winston

I don't like being a celebrity, really... Some people get greater praise than they deserve because they have had exposure in the media. I don't think I agree with that at all.

I do agree with Louie that Wayne Williams didn't kill anybody,

James Galway

I do agree that playing an etude with a metronome is a good idea.

Jurgen Klinsmann

I do not agree with this theory that a goalkeeper needs security. Both players have raised their level because they are being pushed.

Clive Barker

I do love these events. It is a chance to interact in a direct and personal way. So when I do agree to attend such an event, I wholeheartedly throw myself headlong into it.

Peter Hain

Kent is a different situation. I think it is fair to ask the question about Northern Ireland and Kent, but everyone would agree that Northern Ireland is uniquely different.

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,

Sven Eriksson

I talked to the Swedish coach before the draw and we agreed we did not want to meet at this World Cup. But overall we are happy with the draw, its not easy but it could have been worse.