Famous Quotes & Sayings

Kris Mineau

Many citizens who oppose gay marriage also oppose civil unions. The coalition believes it is confusing and unethical to restrict citizens to one vote on two opposing issues, which this amendment would have done.

Michael Chertoff

Searching Jane and Mary Doe for evidence beyond the scope of the warrant and without probable cause violated their clearly established 4th Amendment rights,

Patrick Buchanan

Sen. Dole can avoid this fight if he simply stands up and says, 'Listen, I ran as a pro-life candidate. I'm committed to Ronald Reagan's plank in that platform. I do not want a battle on the convention floor. If there is a battle, I will stand with those who stand with the human life amendment and if necessary, I will speak on its behalf,

Susan Collins

Senator Graham's amendment complements Senator McCain's amendment. At the same time, his amendment prevents detainees who are not U.S. citizens from filing habeas corpus lawsuits in federal courts.

Timothy Karr

Network neutrality is the First Amendment of the Internet. Net neutrality is the reason why the Internet has driven economic innovation, democratic participation, and free speech online - and the public demands Congress not dismantle it.

Sam Brownback

None of us takes amending the Constitution lightly, ... The plain fact is this amendment has been exhaustively studied and it really is time to act.

Donna Mutzenard

More money will definitely help with the class size amendment to build schools, hire teachers and pay them a living wage to actually buy a home and live in our community.

David Buckel

New Jersey is a unique state nationally when it comes to this issue. That became very clear with a governor's race in which candidates on both sides opposed an amendment to the state constitution that would limit marriage to a man and a woman.

Jessi Klein

If I was president, of course I'd want an amendment banning boy bands, but it just wouldn't be right, and I wouldn't do it. Then again... I don't want to paint myself into a corner on this one. Let me think about it.

Italo Calvino

Bringing a child into the world makes sense only if this child is wanted consciously and freely by its two parents. If it is not, then it is simply animal and criminal behavior.

William Lennon

We're not bring these charges to be popular, we're bringing these charges in order to stand up and take on public corruption head-on.

Sumner Redstone

Li is clearly a pioneer in bringing innovative partnerships to the Chinese people.

Guy Hohenhaus

Lifting the last remaining hold order at Pimlico is a positive that things are coming to a close there. We will continue working with all parties involved to monitor the situation and bring it to a conclusion. We thank the owners, trainers, and staff for their diligence in practicing prudent bio-security measures and their patience as we work through this science-based process that will make sure the remaining horses test negative before they will be released from the detention barn.

Sathya Baba

Life would be stale if there were no trials and difficulties. It is these difficulties which bring out the human values in man.

Steve Mitchell

Let this be a starting point for us in renaming B Street a starting point for us to come together as a community all nationalities, bring it down to the human level.

Jim Johnson

Luckily, we had some engineers along. They just love that kind of scenario -- troubleshooting on the fly. That's what brings us joy in our work is fixing something and carrying on, instead of just being shut down.

John Strand

Luna Energy is a neighbor that brings tax revenues and new jobs to our city and county.

Buck Martinez

Luis Gonzalez has the respect of everybody in baseball, and his opinion is very valued. He's always been a character guy that we respect a lot. We felt that he brings everything we want on this team.

Stephen Vizinczey

Modesty is an excuse for sloppiness, laziness, self-indulgence; small ambitions evoke small efforts

Rig Veda

One who makes a resolution and then makes sincere efforts to realize his dreams, nothing stops him from realizing his goal.

Jay Nixon

I can't say enough about the tremendous work the Missouri National Guard has done as part of our military efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries.

Saddam Hussein

found no evidence to suggest concerted efforts to restart the program.

Shelby Steele

From this point on, the race's advancement will come from the efforts of its individuals.

Bill Edwards

If all we did was say we'll raise the grading scale that would've been a silly thing to do, but in conjunction with other efforts to help them be successful, this is a wise move on our part.

Neena Moorjani

Ontario's announcement complicates our efforts to reach a long-term negotiated solution to the softwood lumber dispute.

Doug Stoffel

Because of the efforts the players needed a little kick in the pants after the match. Hopefully it woke them up a bit.

Jean Coutu

Since the acquisition of Eckerd, our American team has invested considerable efforts into its integration and operation,

Ambrose Gwinett Bierce

Liar, n.: A lawyer with a roving commission.

Tom DeLay

Let me be very, very clear, ... I have done nothing wrong. I have violated no law, no regulation, no rule of the House. I have done nothing unlawful, unethical or, I might add, unprecedented.

Vanessa Redgrave

Serbia has no right, under national or international law, to Kosovo.

Laura Fisher

So far, the law is working as intended.

Mickey Mantle

Mr. Mantle, do you have any observations with reference to the application of antitrust laws to baseball?

John Dingell

Mr. Pitt got in trouble. If he is not doing the job, sees to it that security laws are properly enforced, it's time for him to depart.

Lisa Gross

One reason the waiver was refused was because it's state law. And because they didn't want to set a precedent.

William Blake

One Law for the Lion and Ox is Oppression

Charles Potter

No one owns a parking spot; it's the public's right to use them, ... This law will lead to more regular enforcement of the problem. Now, using the littering law is a stretch.

Craig Civalier

We didn't have an ordinance that specifically stated that it's a school speed zone.

Stephanie Samuels

It's the most comprehensive ordinance I've seen in the state of New Jersey.

Jason Wu

I happen to like selling clothes as much as creating them. It isn't relevant unless it sells.

Sarah Hall

I don't see that books can be written without political context - not if they're relevant and ambitious.

Billy Bob Thornton

I'm not sure that I'm really relevant as a director anymore. Or as a writer, either, to tell you the truth.

Robin Day

I think the first things that are relevant are that things should work well; they should function.

Albert Einstein

Don't let the measurable drive out the relevant

John Fleming

We're not trying to be Target, we're trying to be Wal-Mart but more relevant to our customer.

Frances O'Grady

There is nothing that says unions have a God-given right to be there. We have to work at it and make ourselves relevant to every section of the workforce.

Alber Elbaz

I'd rather be relevant than cool.

Fay Guarraci

It wasn't just that they wanted to be around them. It seemed to be particularly relevant to the sexual interaction, the stimulation they would receive.