Famous Quotes & Sayings

Steve Hawkins

We asked him to take on that role.

We asked him to shoot us a number that it would take to stay in Polk County. This is the number we came up with. It's no surprise he was offered jobs elsewhere. He's a very talented, very bright man who's shown great leadership and put our budget where it needs to be.

We asked him to do a lot, and he did a lot, ... He made some great throws, some unbelievable, big-time throws that most guys couldn't make while getting hit. You take away two interceptions, and he probably would have been player of the week. The last one was just forced in there because of the situation, and the (Memphis defensive back) made a good break on the ball. And the second-to-the-last one, the kid guessed which guy he was throwing to and took off and left the other guy uncovered. Things happen. But we're going to try and cut down on those, obviously.

We asked him and his attorney the different allegations and both of the denied them. Both of them said that Reggie didn't do anything wrong so we obviously took him at his word which is what we should do. But none of that had anything to do with that. We told them this was strictly a football decision. We wanted to get a defensive end.

We asked him about his condition of detention.

We asked her to guard some of the best players in the state. She really grew in her confidence and I think she could be a real force for us in the future.

We asked her to do a lot with running the team and controlling the game. I don't think you could do a better job than she did in that role.

Amy Walter

We asked for the criticism, we welcome it, and we'll take it under consideration as we move towards implementation. We think that's good government, and we're confident the public will agree.

We asked for the criticism, we welcome it, and once we fully review the official report, we'll put it to use.

We asked for specific information on how they (FEMA) are awarding contracts and who contracts are going to,

We asked for more information and we're reviewing it.

We asked for a tough schedule; we got one.

We asked for a project and as it turned out, the United Way let us do our own project.

We asked for a meeting to help them understand it is not rocket science in the 21st century to manage 2 million people in two weeks.

We asked for $4 billion in savings in 2005 and got only $300 million, but we dusted ourselves off and asked for the savings again, and more, and got $6.5 billion the next year. Persistence pays off if you're doing the right thing.

Jim Tomsula

We asked Darrell to sacrifice himself for the team last year. That's the kind of hard-working guy you want.

We asked consumers in focus groups, 'Would you rather return things to stores and have to pay sales tax?' and they chose no sales tax,

We asked commuters on trains that got to Grand Central before 7 a.m. if they had a choice, would they take an even earlier train, and we got a very positive response.

We asked athletes' managers to forward names to us and they have done that. It is now up to coaches to decide who is fit for the event.

We asked an awful lot of Jenny tonight. Without Hillary in there, she had to handle the ball most of the time, and she still felt pressure to score. I think after tonight, Jenny and everyone else appreciates all the things Hillary does for us when she's in there.

Joe Girardi

We asked a lot of our players, and they did a lot. I'm happy with the way Spring Training went, and I just want it to carry over.

Sarah McLachlan

We asked all sorts of people from all different walks of music and this is who we got this year, who said yes. I think music crosses barriers and boundaries. If it's good, it's good. We're after good music.

Don Zimmer

We ask each other about it in the coach's room every day. What do you think is going to happen? Nobody knows anything. All I know is Lou's got a contract for next year, and all the coaches have contracts, too.

We ask each classroom teacher to pick an outstanding student from the class. But not just for academics, for demonstrating outstanding citizenship and effort.

We ask drivers to be extremely cautious in terms of how attentive they are to all that is going on around them.

We ask all those tens of thousands of people who stood in line to view the body of Coretta Scott King to march with us.

We ask all the parties to exercise restraint and we hope that they will do nothing that is detrimental to the resumption of the six-party talks.

We ask all of the people of Atlanta to pray for the families of those who have been killed and wounded, ... Pray for Atlanta. Pray for our country.

We ask all of our job seekers in the out- placement program to only look at the web after 6:30 at night or before maybe 6:00 in the morning, ... It is a soaker up of time and in a job search, you've got to get out and see people. You can't sit behind a desk and tinker with your resume.

Lord Chesterfield

Wear your learning like a watch and do not pull it out merely to show you have it. If you are asked for the time, tell it; but do not proclaim it hourly unasked.

We conducted a survey of 1,146 consumers last September where we asked them if they would pay more for groceries in a pleasant shopping environment and 45 percent said they would, ... That's surprising, because we do live in a Wal-Mart world where consumers are exceptionally price savvy.

Laura Bush

We commend the departed to God. We mourn with those who mourn. And we ask for strength in the work ahead.

We are comfortable asking for this accommodation in light of the ongoing contribution our railroad makes to our fellow citizens.