Famous Quotes & Sayings

Bud Selig

On behalf of Major League Baseball, I applaud the National Baseball Hall of Fame for conducting this special election of former Negro League stars, and I heartily congratulate those who were elected. I look forward to being in Cooperstown on July 30 to witness their enshrinement into the Hall of Fame.

It's not every day that the Sierra Club is able to applaud Ford's actions.

The bond market still believes that the Fed is an inflation fighter, the bond market still believes that there really isn't inflation today, and they applaud the moves by the Fed to be ready for future,

It's tough being on the road with those long bus trips. We had a great crowd tonight. I have to applaud all of the people that came out. The football kids were great. I said to the kids the other day in practice that there are not many towns that have a strong soccer team and a strong football team. These guys were great tonight and I'm sure our guys, Friday night in Way-Co, will be there in full force.

I view this vote as a strong signal from the town council of Port Deposit as to the seriousness of future business development. I applaud their commitment.

Hank Aaron

I want to applaud the commissioner, and I also just want to make sure that whatever we do, we make sure that we clean up baseball.

Jim Goodwin

We need to get our country flying again, and we applaud the lead taken by President Bush and Congressional leaders in encouraging Americans to resume their normal lives, including their travel plans, ... However, the reality of softer demand means that we must further reduce our capacity as we enter the fall/winter period.

Simon Hoggart

When people move from one extreme set of views to embrace another equally batty picture of the world, they expect us to applaud their choice, as if the fact that they have rejected one form of nuttiness somehow validates the screwball views they hold now.

We would applaud China and its success as only the third country to launch people into space.

Normally we'd applaud their going around Forest Preserve with utility lines, but after looking at the damage this would cause ecologically, it seems like the poorer choice.

Ludwig Beethoven

Applaud friends, the comedy is over. (Said as he was dying)

These shows are great additions to our network and continue ABC's creative and ratings momentum. I applaud all the tremendous work that has gone into making both of these series.

The Single Business Tax is one of the worst taxes in the nation. We applaud the legislature for their work on this bill, and we urge the governor sign it into law so that the work of drafting a replacement can begin right away.

Willie Randolph

A lot of guys could have said I'll take the surgery and take their time coming back. But he got back out there because he felt a responsibility to this team and I applaud him for that.

John Thune

This is a significant development for our local economy. Job creation is vital to keep our economy growing and strong. I applaud John Morrell for making this significant investment in Sioux Falls.

Ali Partovi

This is groundbreaking, ... We applaud Clear Channel for creating national exposure for unsigned artists chosen by music fans. The idea that a musician can submit music online for the chance to have it promoted to a nationwide audience is the American dream come true, and a major step toward democratizing how music is discovered.

Donald Evans

The U.S. views Morocco as an important friend, and we applaud your political and economic reforms that culminated with the recent parliamentary elections that were widely reported to have been conducted in a fair and open manner.

There was no wrongdoing, ... We applaud all of the hard work Jeanette did.

There remains no imminent indication of any Japanese reopening to U.S. exports and we expect current headwinds to continue over at least the next three to six months. Still we applaud Smithfield's results.

I applaud you for taking the initiative of starting the acquisition process, and I encourage you to finish it.

Haley Barbour

I applaud the willingness of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi to take on the task of educating students and parents about the dangers of obesity and how they can develop healthy eating habits, both at home and at school,

Dan Glickman

I applaud the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their diligent effort to bring this ringleader of movie theft to justice and to ensure that the penalties for his crimes are properly assessed.

I applaud the system. I know the system works.

I applaud the senator for her efforts, but they are ineffectual and too little. She needs to get real with ... the unions and the special interests that listen to her and have them recognize they are destroying jobs and opportunities in the state.

Erskine Bowles

I applaud the president's choice of Dan Reed as a member of PCAST. He brings a broad range of knowledge and experience to the job and will be a strong voice for North Carolina as the council develops national priorities for research, education and IT development.

Bob Taft

I applaud the president for his assistance in helping Ohioans who have suffered through the effects of severe weather.

I applaud the McCain people, they've gotten a good ride.

Tony Blair

I applaud the Indonesian government's determination to defeat the terrorists and I offer our full support to the people of Bali as they recover from another atrocity so soon after the 2002 attack,

George W. Bush

I applaud the heroic efforts of Iraqi negotiators and appreciate their work to resolve remaining issues through continued negotiation and dialogue,

I applaud the hard work of local agriculture, forestry, state, tribal and other federal partners to develop a solid plan for recovery. This is an encouraging example of the diverse interests that can come together to improve conditions for salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

Jose Serrano

I applaud the hard work of all the people at Presbyterian Senior Services and West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing involved in putting this program together, ... The creative thinking and dedication shown by PSS and WSFSSH is truly transforming lives and helping to make the Bronx a better place.

I applaud the entire concept, ... My concern is timing.

Mike Beebe

I applaud that as a beginning for trying to broaden what I consider to be the problem, and that is broaden the number of folks who have health care coverage available to them.