Famous Quotes & Sayings

Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us.

Mr. Steiner was appointed after a long and exhaustive search. We were aware of all the facts and the secretary-general still felt that he was the best person to lead the organization.

Jon Foreman

Mayor Miller, you have a history of attacking appointed African-American representatives on boards and commissions.

One Supreme Court justice went to law school after he was appointed to bone up on the law,

Jonathan Turley

Obama is as likely to be impeached as he is to be installed as the next pontiff. And I say that as someone who has testified in Congress that this president has violated federal laws, unconstitutionally appointed various executive-branch officers and improperly transferred money.

Newly appointed Sen. Robert Menendez leads Tom Kean by the narrowest of margins only because there are more Democrats than Republicans in New Jersey.

I would rather have my fate in the hands of 23 representative citizens of the county than in the hands of a politically appointed judge.

I would expect that both sides now are struggling to control the board. It may be that there are directors who were appointed by each side, but outside independent directors are not going to be loyal to someone if there is strong persuasive evidence that that person was involved in fraud.

John Roberts

If we're relying on a German judge about what our Constitution means, no president accountable to the people appointed that judge and no Senate accountable to the people confirmed that judge. And yet, he's playing a role in shaping the law that binds the people in this country.

John Roberts

If we're relying on a decision from a German judge about what our Constitution means, no president accountable to the people appointed that judge and no Senate accountable to the people confirmed that judge. And yet he's playing a role in shaping the law that binds the people in this country. I think that's a concern that has to be addressed.

George Takei

I'm also serving as a commissioner on the Japan-U.S. Commission, appointed by President Clinton, which will be taking me to Tokyo in June.

Since everyone in ex-com was appointed by the president, you feel more comfortable telling them to take over their duties.

She (Gardner) is very well qualified for this position and Governor Riley thinks she would be an excellent choice; that's why he appointed her.

I have had the privilege of serving as city comptroller, and I lead 750 professionals in the office, have appointed eight deputy comptrollers... no one has criticized my management of these 750 professionals.

J. Taylor

I couldn't hide the fact that I would be interested in it. I think people from Hull City understand that as well. When I was first appointed Under-21 manager by Glenn Hoddle in the mid-nineties, I never thought I would be in that job to take over from the senior manager.

Joseph Conrad

I dare say I am compelled, unconsciously compelled, now to write volume after volume, as in past years I was compelled to go to sea, voyage after voyage. Leaves must follow upon each other as leagues used to follow in the days gone by, on and on to the appointed end, which, being truth itself, is one -- one for all men and for all occupations.

William Bligh

The ship was named the Bounty: I was appointed to command her on the 16th of August 1787.

On Earth, God has placed no more than two powers, and as there is in Heaven but one God, so is there here one Pope and one Emperor. Divine providence has specially appointed the Roman Empire to prevent the continuance of schism in the Church.

Bob Ainsworth

I was Minister for the Armed Forces in the Ministry of Defence for two years prior to being appointed Defence Secretary.

We want to inform the young men and women there about our reasons for rallying and to request a royally appointed prime minister.

Alan Greenspan

The president and I have not discussed this, but I greatly appreciate his confidence, ... I have been privileged to be appointed by five presidents to various positions. If President Bush nominates me, and the Senate confirms his choice, I would have every intention of serving.

We are delighted to be appointed successor depositary by British Airways and look forward to supporting the company's goal of enhancing its base of US investors.

Unfortunately, we have seen already that a duly appointed career prosecutor, a career prosecutor, has already come under criticism and I think that's very unfortunate, ... Let's depoliticize it. Let's say that is now in the hands of very distinguished career prosecutor, Bob Ray.

Guru Nanak

Those who are appointed to guard provinces and his vassals who have been ordered ,to help , he shall speedily punish like thieves, ,if they remain inactive in attacks ,by robbers .

We've appointed ombudsmen to check implementation of these measures in various hospitals.

Ron Brown

We've appointed a committee to look at our needs. We post the meetings and the public is welcome to come and voice their opinion. The public is always welcome. We need to find enough property where we can build as we need. We'll get it done.

Unfortunately, it is now obvious that no attorney appointed by the court will satisfy the defendant,

would have been unable to effectively serve in the role he was appointed to.

Terry Teachout

Were I to be appointed Secretary of Education, I'd issue a prospectus for a compulsory nationwide high school course called 'The American Experience in Art.'

We have appointed Kevin Ball caretaker manager until the end of the season and hope that supporters will give him their full backing. Sunderland supporters have been incredibly tolerant and supportive in the last few months, which have been very difficult. I would also like to thank them for that.

We have appointed a global company to work out the branding and positioning strategy for TCS in the global market. Their report is expected in a matter of weeks and the roll out of the strategy would begin next fiscal.

Ian Paisley

were appointed by the IRA, not the governments.

James Lind

The other was the best recovered in his condition; and being now pretty well, was appointed nurse to the rest of the sick. Next to oranges, I thought the cyder had the best effects.