Famous Quotes & Sayings

Stephen F. Lynch

Proponents of the Central America Free Trade Agreement have conveniently ignored this fundamental fact: the effect of trade on incomes in Central America and how to alleviate the adverse consequences of trade liberalization on the poor.

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Those who seek consolation in existing churches often pay for their peace of mind with a tacit agreement to ignore a great deal of what is known about the way the world works.

Peter Kropotkin

It is only by the abolition of the State, by the conquest of perfect liberty by the individual, by free agreement, association, and absolute free federation that we can reach Communism — the possession in common of our social inheritance, and the production in common of all riches.

Larry Craig

Agreements are always the product of time and place.

Stephen Young

Questions are far more effective than defensive statements. They do not imply agreement, but they do convey interest and a desire to understand and facilitate an environment for peak performance, a central thread of effective leadership.... The next time someone accuses you of virtually anything, ask some questions. Resolving the situation may take more time, but the outcome will likely be more productive for both of you.

Marc Newson

You know that's history, that's why some people say that my stuff is retro, but I don't agree.

By perfecting this legislative machinery and by participating in the various international agreements we intend to contribute to the wholesome development of world trade.

Tom Tancredo

The right to kill another person is not a right that I would agree with and support.

Tina Fey

...the Rule of Agreement reminds you to “respect what your partner has created” and to at least start from an open-minded place. Start with a YES and see where that takes you.

Ron Wyden

Because of the Korean free trade agreement, South Koreans who want Oregon blueberries are gonna see their prices go down because we will be getting rid of a 45 percent tariff on this Oregon product.

Steve Albini

The band cannot sign to another label or even put out its own material unless they are released from their agreement, which never happens.

Stephen Covey

All broken relationships can be traced back to broken agreements

Thomas Carlyle

Unity, agreement, is always silent or soft-voiced; it is only discord that loudly proclaims itself.

Stephen Harper

Those of different faiths and no faith should seek areas of common agreement based on their different perspectives.

Steven Pinker

Conventions are unstated agreements within a community to abide by a single way of doing things - not because there is any inherent advantage to the choice, but because there is an advantage to everyone making the same choice.

Kent Conrad

Negotiating sugar trade in bilateral free trade agreements is a recipe for disaster for the U.S. sugar industry, and it is unnecessary.

Rafik Hariri

You know, it is very clear that the Israelis, they don't want this plan and they don't agree.

An interim peace agreement on this component is expected to be signed soon.

Duke will not build a new power plant, but LS Power might. They'll make the decision. It will be their obligation to execute the lease agreement Duke signed.

Early elections are still a possibility. Some people are betting on an agreement being reached between parties but until that happens the market is in wait-and-see mode.

During the night sessions, everybody was saying it was the time for decisions. We are thinking that a new cease-fire would create conditions on the ground to reach agreement on the issues of wealth and power sharing.

First of all, we did not sign any agreement. I think that we are patriots who are trying to save ourselves. This is more than legitimate.

First of all, the project couldn't go on without it. This is the best agreement for all the railroads involved.

First of all, the agreement has not threatened the security and stability of the core operations of the Internet. For users, nothing is going to change from the present situation. This is very good because untried models, which had been discussed, could have been destabilizing.

Following mediation, both Alison and Howard, who care for each other very much, have amicably separated, ... They have come to an agreement and settled all of their concerns.

Few brands in the last ten years have made the impact and created the kind of focused marketing excitement as Hummer, ... Our new agreement presents us with the opportunity to build on this foundation in a variety of ways to reach new customers.

There's relief that there's finally a tentative agreement, but there's outrage at some of the changes in it.

There's probably broad agreement within the Tory party for that. There's no concrete details on that, but you get the impression that Conservatives would probably support that as well. Obviously, the Liberals would support it because it's their program.

There was a lot of confusion about our earlier agreement, but with the new agreement and commitments expressed we have erased the confusion and made it clear both sides remain committed to work for our common goal.

Based on a UAW summary of the recent healthcare agreement, we think the eventual savings from the deal will only be in the seven billion dollar range.

As the industry endures continued economic uncertainty, this agreement will ensure that nearly 10,000 workers are united in their fight for fair treatment and job security.

Paul Wolfowitz

A trade agreement in Hong Kong would provide the spur for investment and economic growth that promises a lasting exit from poverty for millions, even billions, of people in developing countries.

Susie Bright

At that time, there was general agreement among everyone involved in women's liberation that women should have a defined sexual self-interest.