Famous Quotes & Sayings

The geologists have studied the hill, ... They have seen some additional areas that they have severe concerns about, and they're putting together a plan now on what to do as far as the recovery effort and allowing people to return to their homes.

The economy is already weak and this is adding to the woes. It's a lose-lose situation. If the situation is settled soon, we go back to the same soft economy. If the situation is not settled soon, we get an even softer economy.

The economy has settled into a sustainable, self-reinforcing growth path, ... All major categories of the economy have contributed to economic growth. Now that businesses have begun to add to payrolls, the current expansion is self-reinforcing. Only external shocks, such as terrorist attacks or a surge in oil prices, could derail the recovery.

Dave Parker

The economic expansion in Hawaii over the last five or six years has put a lot of pressure on infrastructure and is driving costs up. Interim rate relief is a step in the right direction, but more probably will be needed as Hawaiian Electric continues to add infrastructure to keep up with expanding needs.

The dollar is a mess, interest rates appear to be on the rise, oil prices are going up and some earnings are looking weaker - it all adds up to bad news. I'm taking some profits on certain stocks, but it's not time to go running for the exits just yet.

The dollar adds to the general environment we've seen in the past few weeks, which is a short-term correction.

Geronimo

The EDC announcement and the reduction in rates, added to uncertainty surrounding the focus of the new constitution, hit prices,

The economy is way too hot and is generating inflation pressure. And the Fed is going to have to address it with higher interest rates.

The economy is so strong, revenues are coming in at a rate that no one predicted. What it came down to was they had to decide how much more new spending they could add and how much more they could cut taxes.

Michael Anderson

The downside is we can't improve safety by adding a shoulder and can't include a transit component and would lose the opportunity of a lifetime, literally, to capture the true potential for making the most of this corridor.

The eight hurricanes which stuck Florida in less than 15 months created problems that no one could have ever anticipated. Addressing those challenges, reducing the burdens on Florida homeowners and preparing Florida's families for future storms remain my top priorities this session.

E. B. White

The effects on the home life (include) increased anxiety, nervousness, sleeplessness that could impact on their school work. And even more significant is the fact that it's an addictive substance.

The driver (for beating the estimate) is the additional revenue falling to the bottom line from the fuel surcharge, ... It (earnings per share) is a strong number any way you look at it.

The drop in supply from central banks, added to the new investment demand from the E.T.F.'s (exchange-traded funds), and Japanese and investment bank buying, keeps gold driving forward, barely pausing for breath.

The easiest thing to do is to go back to eating as you did before the holidays, then add in a little physical activity.

Newt Gingrich

The diabetes crisis is having a tragic impact on the lives of Americans, particularly among minorities, who are at increased risk for diabetes and its complications, including blindness, amputation and early death, ... The impressive list of business, medical and government leaders in Georgia who have joined with us to address this devastating and costly epidemic is unparalleled. I am confident that this unique collaboration of leaders will have a dramatic impact on the lives and health of the people in Georgia and will serve as a model of excellence for the rest of the country.

David Hawkins

The G-8 has clearly rejected the failed U.S. policy of voluntary programs to address global warming.

The future of media is in these niche markets. And as niches go, this one -- women -- is pretty big. NBC doesn't have any properties currently that address this group.

The formation of the Advisory Panel reflects our ongoing commitment to make sure all of our Associates are given every opportunity to thrive, advance and succeed at Wal-Mart. The Panel will provide the company with a welcome set of additional eyes and perspectives. I look forward to working with its distinguished members.

The frustrating thing for me is there was a recognition by the Legislature that districts losing students needed some additional assistance, and they're going to get more money. But they're not providing additional funds to those districts gaining students and need it right now. It's an amazing dichotomy.

The friendly data such as the decline in the NAPM non-manufacturing added support,

The frequent revisions of the federal tax code have added to its complexity, especially since many of the recent changes have been phased in or are temporary. This situation requires the efforts of Farm Bureau, the Farm Team and all of our members if we are to secure fair and simplified estate tax laws.

The Fox reopens as a very flexible space, an art deco convention center really. For example, we can use the new lobby spaces as dinner seating for banquets. We have also added a facility that caterers can use to serve meals, and we'll have a license for beer and wine.

The fourth quarter is when we'll see the impact of rising interest rates, higher energy prices, ... I would say eBay is the biggest piece of the problem this morning. It's a household name and it's adding to the sentiment we're not going to have the best of fourth quarters.

The four stocks you are adding have done much better than the four you are taking out, and they have much better prospects.

The founding fathers added the propositional dimension to American identity at the time of the Revolution. How else were they going to justify themselves in rebelling against the British monarchy?

The for-profit environment adds to the pressures and potential conflicts of interests,

The funding for anti-smoking media campaigns has been greatly slashed in almost every state that has had such a campaign. The campaign in Massachusetts has been completely eliminated. The campaign in Florida was all but eliminated. With the limited funding available, I think groups running these campaigns have chosen to focus on smoking prevention and cessation and haven't had the funds to have the 'luxury' of addressing the secondhand smoke issue.

The funded projects serve new Minnesotans from all over the world. To help Minnesota truly be the healthiest state in the nation, we need to understand and address the health needs of our changing communities.

The county executive believes this legislative agenda will address the multi-tiered level of fraud that is very much at the root of the high tax problem. What he is trying to do is to make one business official accountable for a district's money and to treat budgets as if it were their own. The only remedy now is for communities to vote down a school budget, and that ultimately hurts the children. Seventy percent of our tax bill is made up of school district costs, and those rising costs are crippling those who live here and sending them to more affordable pastures. Those who are elected would now be accountable at the end of their term.

The county board and the finance committee realized this was an important issue. Adding an assistant just made it happen.

Gideon Gono

The country is ... standing on the edge of a cliff which threatens to irreversibly take us downhill if we do not boldly move forward with speed to address most of our shortcomings.

David Boies

The court heard Judge (Charles) Burton (of the Palm Beach County canvassing board), called by the defendants, testify that they had been able to identify the clear intent of the voters such to add a net 215 votes to Vice President Gore.