John Furlong
John Furlong
billion generate great private sector turn
The private sector really is who we turn to put on the games, so we will have to generate about $1.7 billion from the private sector. We've got off to a great start.
jury limited nature pool somewhat
The nature of the allegations could contaminate any jury pool in this somewhat limited community.
full interest problem
It's in everybody's interest to have a full house. It's a problem everyone will want to solve.
bit both budget budgets discussion
We've had a discussion with both governments about our budget situation. We told both of them that we think we're going to need a little bit of help.
empty games positive seats
Everything around the Games is not as positive if there are empty seats in the building.
eyes ours suddenly transfer
The transfer for us is now complete. It is all ours now, and suddenly everyone's eyes are on us.
athletes brings canada canadian closer ensuring experience greatness standing step
This announcement brings us another step closer to ensuring that more Canadian athletes experience the greatness of standing on the podium representing Canada in 2010.
dreaming finally flag ten
Ten years of dreaming and the flag is finally ours.
artistry canada closing cultural display diversity dynamic happier love performance produced proud saw team winter wonder
I am enormously proud of the cultural performance our team produced for the Closing Ceremony. Through a dynamic display of artistry and imagination, the world saw the diversity and wonder of Canada and our love of winter sport. I could not be happier with the performance.
bad determination determined nobody olympics quebec thinks
Nobody in Quebec thinks the Olympics are a bad idea. They're flat-out determined to be involved.
expect selling
Selling the tickets, we don't expect to be a problem.
bottom doctor harm medical oath problem takes watch whose
I have a problem with the doctor who takes a Hippocratic oath to do no harm and a medical administrator who may or may not be a doctor, whose oath is watch the bottom line,
compete hard inviting mean
It's our way of inviting the world. It doesn't mean we won't compete as hard as we can.
flag fly olympic
It's our time, as of Monday, to fly the Olympic flag in Vancouver.