Famous Quotes & Sayings

The American people saw unforgettably how federal, state, and local governments failed the people of New Orleans just three weeks ago. What the American people don't realize is how they've all been short-changed for the past three years. Minorities are much more affected by kidney failure than whites. There's a dialysis boom on Indian reservations.

The anti-war movement was started by people who were directly affected by the draft and by American over-involvement overseas.

Michael Cooper

Theater mirrors society, and this play reflects our society and our community. The cast and I have been profoundly affected during our time working with this material,

That was the easy one. We're taking these as they come. We have as good an understanding of how to deal with these as anyone because we've had so much practice. We're a small part of this story. There are millions of people affected by these hurricanes.

Bob Edwards

That was just thugs sitting there, not elected officials, ... somebody who affected everybody's life, not just the lives of other criminals.

I was proud of my athletes in that I still think they competed very well. And that's the most important thing. The weather certainly affected times and distances, particularly in running events, but a lot of athletes placed high and did well.

Gary Sheffield

I think it was needed because at this point in my career my body needs to heal. I wasn't giving it a chance to heal. I think that's why the injuries affected me late in the season. Now I get a chance to get in shape at spring training and start off fresh.

George Carey

I think it's quite incredible how the community pulled behind the victims and the others who were affected by the hurricanes. I've never seen anything like it, besides here in the United States. And we've spend the last 17 years or so living outside the U.S.

Jim Doyle

It has been determined that the damage was not of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments.

It has affected tourism, absolutely. It's very difficult to get in here if you want to fly, and because of that some people will opt to go to other ski resorts. And choose different places to vacation.

Julio Lugo

I think that all of those things affected this team. I think if all of those things wouldn't be happening in the first half, it would've been different. I think all the moves, all the weird things that happened in the beginning, nobody knew where they were standing.

It is hoped that the lessons of SARS have been taken to heart by the Chinese authorities, and that China's leadership in combating the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak will be an example to other countries affected at this time.

It is my understanding that the soldiers will have the choice of either going home and working or going into the eight affected areas for the remainder of their mission.

Anne Robinson

Lifestyle is a huge contributor to the health of the nation and male fertility is just one area adversely affected by an unhealthy lifestyle.

Dave Tippett

I wonder how the whole series has affected him.

Joan Ganz Cooney

I was brought up Catholic, and even as a little girl I was affected by the idea of giving back - doing something for the needy, something of significance.

I was influenced by Angus, first and foremost. And by growing up in Winston-Salem and thinking about how other movies affected me.

Carlos Gonzalez

I think I get respect for what I do on the field and in class. I do play both ways. Even the big guys respect that. I don't really know how what I have done academically has affected others. But I hope it has.

I think most people that have been involved in athletics would point somewhere down the line to some coaches that affected them positively. I was very fortunate, I had many coaches that affected me positively.

It doesn't tell you anything about the economy at this point. It just gives you some idea of the magnitude of the displacement in the affected area.

It definitely affected move in for all students. Students were encouraged to find a friend to stay with Sunday evening for their comfort and convenience.

It definitely affected me the next year, ... But those are things you do when you go a long way. There's repercussions to doing that stuff.

I think Jamie was still affected by not getting his strength back after he was ill. Basically he was off for two weeks. He was rusty, a little nervous and stressed because he had never been there before.

Jeffrey Osborne

I think I was affected quite a bit by musical and creative influences that go all the way back to my childhood.

It has only affected one scene, basically, because people follow the money. This is the number one tourist destination of the city.

Mike Timlin

It hasn't really affected us that much. We've had our own storm going on in the bullpen all year long, so nothing's different now.

Matt Clement

Johnny has a lot of stuff going on the side, but it never affected the way he played on the field.

Justin's a great scorer and he needs to be playing shooting guard that's my personal belief. That affected them negatively.

Stewart Cink

Just him being there at the clubhouse and being seen might have affected the way they played on Monday.

Neil Young

I don't feel like I'm slowing down, but these things happen, ... Yeah, there's a lot of reflection. It affected all the songs.

I'd be willing to bet this is going to be the No. 1 line on the whole 1040 that gets messed up. There are a lot of partnerships and pass-through entities that qualify ... there are more people affected by this line than you might think.

I'd be really surprised if they came out wide-eyed. The floor is still the same length. It is still a gym with two baskets and the ball is still the same shape. I'd be shocked if it affected our guys.

Joe Nation

I am dismayed the governor decided to veto a voter-oriented, good government piece of legislation, ... However, I understand this bill would have adversely affected his govern-by-initiative approach by forcing paid signature gatherers to reveal their true identity to voters.