Famous Quotes & Sayings

We took a different squad (Thursday). We wanted to get a closer look at a few players.

We told the McCourt group we were not interested in proceeding unless we're unable to close deals with the Coliseum and Anaheim. There are no further discussions planned. There are no next steps. We're not negotiating with them.

We're in the middle of the pack here in terms of consumer incentive spending. We're all pretty close together.

We're one step closer to El Dorado (the site of the state tournament). I can't stress enough how proud I am. They communicated and played defense, and have really come together.

We're oil traders now because currencies are trading so closely off oil. All the risk now is that the hurricane does not have all the negative effects for the U.S. economy.

Ron James

We're of the mind-set that if it does come down to the last play, we're going to make the play. You can't expect anything more than (being close at the end). We haven't been in that situation for a few weeks, and that's disappointing.

We're obviously monitoring the situation closely at this time. We're remaining on schedule, but if we have to adjust, we will, because we want to be safe.

We're obviously disappointed with the loss. We had a lot of close matches. Give Hudson a lot of credit to win those close matches.

Jeff Conine

We're playing terrible. It's disheartening. You're close to being in a race and playing terrible. It's not very fun.

Donna Brazile

What I'm looking for tonight is the results here in Georgia. Can Edwards have a comeback here? Can he win the Minnesota caucuses? Can he keep it close in New York and Ohio? And barring a miracle, I mean a real miracle, John Kerry will be within a stone's throw of winning the nomination.

We feel like he's relatively close but we also don't want to rush his progression to the major leagues just because we're so happy to get him.

Joachim Loew

We've been watching Jens closely in recent weeks and have been quite impressed with his performance. We now want to take a closer look in the fitness tests.

Bill Evans

We've got to stop the run, and nobody else has even come close to doing that.

We've got to start getting these close games. To be the team that advances, to be where we want to be, we've got to be that team that wins tight games.

Mark Ellis

We've got to keep it close until we face the Angels. It's do or die.

With many predicting a decline in gas prices over coming months, we will hold off on setting the 2006 rate until closer to January.

We take pride in our hands-on involvement in the day-to-day operations of each Sterling Glen residence, and the move to Long Island will provide our executive management team with an even closer proximity to the residences.

We thought we were in, so it definitely was a relief to know we weren't going to have the toughest road possible because of the mistakes we made. I'm happy that we're playing so close to home and hopefully a lot of fans will make it to the game.

When I pray, I feel close to my Father in Heaven, and I feel His guiding hand in my life. If there is one thing I have learned, it is this: God knows us, He loves us, and He is waiting to help us.

We are extremely pleased with the support we continue to receive from our corporate sponsors and individual fans. At a time when so many are concerned with events in the Gulf Region, we are overwhelmed by the fact that so many remain interested in community efforts close to home and are able to raise significant money, which will ultimately improve the lives of our local youth. The D.C. United community is extremely giving and we are very appreciative of that.

Alex Lifeson

Today closes a difficult and painful period in the lives of my family, my friends and myself. But the sun is shining and it feels good.

Our intention is not to close the program.

Our indicators are not even close to suggesting such lofty returns.

Our growth should be closer to 33 percent or 35 percent over the next five years.

Overall, we played pretty good. I think we battled. We've lost a lot of close games this year.

Over the past five months, I have worked closely with Travis and my colleagues in ensuring a smooth leadership transition.

Pakistan and India have never been closer than they are today.

Eddie Jones

Over the last 18 months they've shown a great deal of strength mentally in close games.

Our problem is many of our schools are too close together.

Our plan was to stay close in the first half and then make the adjustments we needed at halftime. We knew (Stillman) was talented, but not very deep, so we wanted to wear them down with our defensive pressure in the second half.

Our philosophy is to select best-of-breed products and work with only one vendor. That way, we develop a deeper level of expertise about the products and a closer relationship with the suppliers.

Our security people are working very closely with Strathclyde Police in this matter.

Lisa Stone

Our season is very indicative of this game -- so close yet so far away.