Famous Quotes & Sayings

The secretary-general believes that it is of utmost importance to find ways to implement the cease-fire agreement, start rebuilding trust and lay the foundations for a lasting peace.

The second quarter marked the continued successful execution of our strategic plan. Revenues were up 40% as we saw growth in virtually all of our business segments. We completed the production and final delivery of Season 3 during the quarter, and continued to grow our international television and product license businesses. The success of the show in the US, combined with strong ratings in international markets enabled us to broaden distribution into 116 territories around the globe. Further, we are moving forward with the Professional Poker Tour(TM) (PPT), and are close to signing a licensing agreement for it. Finally, we are pleased with the initial launch of WPT online.

Charles Brown

The Somali government did not talk to the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy has no agreement with the Somali government.

Alija Izetbegovic

The signing of this agreement is done in full sincerity on our part, ... will depend on us and what we want to achieve.

The signing of the addendum to the MoU addresses the valid concerns of the labour movement and speaks to the resilience of the original agreement and reinforces the fact that social partnership and dialogue is possible, orderly and mutually beneficial. Indeed, members of the union movement have signalled that while a new MoU would not include a wage freeze, there are several critical matters which are better dealt with in the spirit of partnership benefiting from research not rumour, candour not deception.

Raymond Domenech

The talks with Ukraine are over because there is no room for talks left. In such bargaining ... you can't expect one to get everything and the others to get nothing. If we hand them all that they want, it's not an agreement anymore.

The talks are deadlocked. The differences between positions remain large and there are no prospects of agreement.

The Swiss came to an agreement they would keep half the gold and the rest would go to the Allies,

The Swan Valley and surrounding lands are an important part of the Northern Rockies landscape, and this agreement will contribute to maintaining these lands as working forests, and for the public to enjoy.

The 'Survivor' that's filmed in (the fall) time range and airs in spring, you don't know where you're going or where it's going to be held. They had taken our cell phones away, so our families didn't know where we were going. We weren't allowed to tell them. Once I got back home, I could tell my parents I had been in Panama. My sister and best friend knew I was going to be on 'Survivor,' but they all had to sign confidentiality agreements with CBS. I was not allowed to contact my family the entire time, and they pretty much watched me like a hawk.

Jeff Cooper

The support we have received from Staples, Comcast Workplace and our other show sponsors, including Sovereign Bank, The Boston Globe and Greater Media, shows that there is a need and an audience for this event. We are very excited about this announcement. The marketing support Staples and Comcast Workplace are providing through this agreement will help ensure the success of the show.

The suggestion that we have an outline of an agreement to review with you is unfortunately, just not true.

Brian Smith

The sooner that tax agreement is signed the better it is for everybody.

The tentative agreement on health care matters is the result of an in-depth analysis of G.M.'s financial situation and many weeks of intense discussion between the U.A.W. and G.M..

The tentative agreement is not clear. If the employer didn't feel that way, that there was a problem, they wouldn't agree to sit down with us today.

The tentative agreement is an essential step toward insuring that General Motors is a competitive and financially sound corporation,

The thing we're all in agreement about is that his upside is tremendous, ... I think when it's all said and done, he may be a steal for Butler.

The multinational force will be there with the agreement of the sovereign government of Iraq,

A free trade agreement with the US in the services sector will be a win-win situation for both the countries.

Jim Kolbe

A free trade agreement with Malaysia is about more than economics.

A free trade agreement will complement both the economies. While their strength is the vibrant venture capital and marketing skills, the Indian IT industry is known globally for its vast and skilled manpower base.

Don Gibson

After a long discussion with Mr. Holmes, we finally wound up with, I think, an agreement which will satisfy all parties.

After lengthy and cordial negotiations, we have reached an agreement that will keep the Rock Cats in New Britain for a very long time. We take pride in our stadium and in the Rock Cats organization, which has been a great partner for our community.

After meeting with each side (in the bilateral meetings) I came to think there is a way to reach an agreement on implementation plans, even if it requires endurance,

After careful consideration in conjunction with our financial and legal advisors and an independent committee of Maytag's board consisting of all non-management directors, we re-evaluated the transaction with Triton and concluded that the Whirlpool agreement is superior and is in the best interest of our shareholders.

Successful implementation of the agreement will require a steadfast commitment to peace by all parties." ()

Jean Todt

So we can say that an agreement has been made.

So, though I'll greet an agreement with happiness, ... I won't drop my guard.

So this is an agreement that I think meets every reasonable standard. And that's how we see it.

Speaking for the clubs and the NHL, we would like to have another World Cup of Hockey tournament, we would like to make it a more regular event. But obviously we need the players' participation and agreement on that point. So that's something we'll discuss as times goes on.

So the question is why are they standing aside, losing so much money from only the energy agreement ... they have to answer that question.

Igor Ivanov

One has to be fully aware of the fact that the prevailing system of arms control agreements is a complex and quite fragile structure,

Dudley Field Malone

One good analogy is worth three hours discussion.