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My education commitment is simple. I believe that every child is unique. I'm going to work as hard as I know how, and I'm going to ask each of you to help me to offer all Tennessee children the education they need to energize their God-given talents to take them as far as they can go.

No one would ever doubt your commitment to your mission here. You guys have been here a long time and made a lot of sacrifices. But, if you could choose where you could be right now, where would that be?

Plus when you get guys out here, they get a couple of weeks of working out to get that initial soreness out of the way. But the fact that these guys are willing to come out early and make a personal commitment means a lot to me.

Policymakers need to understand how dependent the U.S. economy is on innovative risk-takers that make up the small to medium manufacturing sector. The U.S. Congress and the Administration must promote public policies that allow and encourage small and midsize manufacturers to thrive in that role. The innovation we see in abundance in small and midsize businesses comes with great risk. This report identifies specific tools and resources that can help manufacturers manage risk without compromising their commitment to innovation in today's highly competitive global marketplace.

Rhonda brings genuine energy and excitement to the campaign. She understands the issues affecting local families and has the skills and commitment to get Illinois moving in the right direction.

Negotiations have fallen dramatically short of the kinds of commitments that would ensure a sustainable future for our planet and the people who live on it,

Now you can have a small taste of beer or wine and a bit of food to go with it without the emotional commitment of dining in a regular restaurant.

Now the ball is in the court of the seven-party alliance. They should fulfill the commitment they have made to the people.

Obesity is a health risk impacting all our communities and we are encouraged by the commitment community leaders have made to actively participate in this program.

Obviously, any punitive measures against her would call into question Cambodia's commitment to fight human trafficking.

NYC 2012 needed a commitment. Our main concern was giving the facilities up for as much as a year.

Now, we expect (Georgia) to make the same kind of commitment we already have to stop this problem. We've already bitten that bullet.

Peter Ackerman's work and writings on nonviolent civic resistance have been a source of inspiration and education for citizens movements and activists all over the world, ... His strong and unwavering commitment to fostering and strengthening democracy is a tremendous asset for Freedom House, and we are privileged to benefit from his leadership.

Peter has extensive international auditing experience and is highly regarded as an expert in risk management and internal-audit best practice. These traits, among others, will be of tremendous benefit to Scottish Re and will further add to the company's commitment to regulatory compliance, organizational effectiveness and corporate governance.

Phil has come in to camp in great shape, and seems committed to staying there. We've got a commitment there, and we're going to give him every opportunity to make the best of it.

Obviously, this is a unique and significant commitment on behalf of ownership. Grady is one of our more unique guys. The level of commitment is distinct on both sides.

New Orleans blossomed into one of the most popular points of embarkation for cruise ship customers and was on pace to break the 1 million-passenger mark. The cruise industry evolved into a major economic engine for the entire city, generating $226 million in direct and indirect sales annually. NCL is a vital part of that success and I commend them for their support and commitment to the rebuilding of a greater New Orleans.

Right from the transition, Fox had the point of view that he simply didn't want to run the risk of upending the apple cart. He had commitments to the private sector, and he was not able to separate that commitment - to avoid a crisis at the end of (his term) - from the idea of confronting the PRI.

Right now, it seems like Will has made a commitment to herself to be one of the better players at her position in our league. And certainly it's not beyond the realm of possibilities for will. If you think about it, she's got all the ingredients.

Right now, just 9 percent of engineers in Southeast Michigan are women. Automation Alley supports the STEPS camp as a part of our commitment to ensuring that Southeast Michigan has a well-prepared, diverse technology workforce well into the future.

I have found a deep sense of commitment and pride from the Nortel employees and I am excited by the energy generated for our business transformation, integrity renewal and growth activities. I also want to thank our employees and leadership team who have continued to execute with a passionate customer focus in the face of many challenges over the last several years.

I have great confidence in Judge Roberts legal scholarship, his integrity, and his commitment to the rule of law. His decisions will be guided not by his own personal view of what the law should be, but rather by a disciplined review and analysis of what the law is. The overwhelming bipartisan support that Judge Roberts received today speaks volumes about his qualifications. He is the right person for the job.

I don't have any commitment issues in relationships, obviously!

If this summit doesn't produce a strong commitment to strengthen cooperation around the Millennium Development Goals...then we may as well forget the project.

Many of the words and descriptions in his e-mail are certainly antithetical to an institutional commitment to an inclusive approach to learning. I personally consider them to be highly inappropriate.

Leslie's extensive work with the U.S. Department of Education and her founding of the Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity and the Capitol Education Fund, evidence her commitment to improving education access and opportunity in our country. Her broad legal and professional experience and deep knowledge of the education sector will be a tremendous asset as Career Education continues its leadership role in the changing landscape of our post-secondary educational system.

Last year the costs came out to about $8000 just to be in this one league. We didn't have the commitment from the students to be able to not forfeit games and to travel.

Leadership is an interactive conversation that pulls people toward becoming comfortable with the language of personal responsibility and commitment.

Love is not a feeling. Love is an action, an activity. . .Genuine love implies commitment and the exercise of wisdom. . . . love as the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth.....true love is an act of will that often transcends ephemeral feelings of love or cathexis, it is correct to say, 'Love is as love does'.

Lou Rawls was one of the music world's most versatile vocalists, covering gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, blues and pop. A three-time Grammy Award winner, his deep, smooth, soulful style exemplified his classy elegance and made him one of the most recognizable voices anywhere. And his philanthropic efforts on behalf of many charitable causes further displayed his passion and commitment to helping others through music. We have lost a true musical pioneer, but his legacy will continue to inspire us all.

We're not doing anything much different than we did all year. The only difference now is that it's playoffs and we're showing more commitment to the task. We're getting on them and that's what we have.

We made a fairly diligent search of our records. We could find no reference to any commitment to provide an observation deck.

When tragedy struck, we could have easily abandoned our commitment to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and focused on the people who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. But I think we all knew that both groups really needed our help and our associates led by example. First, they involved their families and communities in their Fall festivals, and second they reached into their own pocketbooks, like so many other Americans, and contributed thousands of dollars toward the relief effort for the people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

When was the last time you saw high school students work 12 or 13 hours on a Saturday for no pay? So you think about the commitment - that I find amazing.

We need to be especially careful where proposed legislation would have an adverse impact on competitiveness, and today's action demonstrates the Commission is serious about putting its commitment to better regulation into practice.

We need to make sure the Palestinians stick to their commitments.

We need consumer-oriented people on the PSC, ... I have demonstrated that commitment over the years and look forward to talking with the people of Public Service Commission District No. 5 about my experience and ideas I have for the future.

We need consumer-oriented people on the PSC. I have demonstrated that commitment over the years and look forward to talking with the people of Public Service Commission District No. 5 about my experience and ideas I have for the future.

We're going back into core values: honor, courage and commitment.

Let us respond with the same commitment and resolve in this drought as we would with any other natural disaster.

MSHA will take every step to protect the miners' interest in a fair and open investigation into this tragic accident, including ensuring that the UMWA can participate fully as the miners' representative. We made a commitment to the miners and the families on this. We are elated that the court agreed that the rights of miners' representatives must be protected.

Mr. Ruebhausen was a man who was deeply interested in social justice, who wanted to make the Yale Law School even better in terms of social justice and international atmosphere. His commitment to that formed a great part of his very successful life.

Mr. Steinbrenner has a beef. I understand, with the commitment he has.

Milton was an absolute force for more than two decades in this community, not only because of his musical attributes but because of his commitment to this city and his ability to rally people around the orchestra and civic causes.

Since I've been here, the kids have made a commitment to getting better. The kids worked hard all year long, and they're seeing the results. It's creating some excitement within the program.

Sirius Telecom combines the vision of what's next with the hindsight of what works. Their clients demand leading edge technology and world-class service. Their commitment to quality, support and excellence matches our own, which is why this is a great strategic match that will help ensure Sirius continues to be a leader in partition switching services.

Medical Protective made a commitment to Texas policyholders, legislators and regulators that we would closely monitor the impact of tort reforms passed in 2003. We are pleased that the emerging data continues to suggest a moderating trend in loss costs and that we are, therefore, in a position to reduce our Texas rates again. We are also pleased to confirm that last year's acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway has helped us attain the industry's highest financial rating, allowed us to expand our underwriting appetite to additional practice specialties that meet our underwriting criteria, and provided us with the capital to open the door for even more Texas healthcare providers who desire the strongest carrier.

Minister Borja has taken on a firm commitment to keep fiscal spending under control. That for us is good news.

Mike Morrison did a wonderful job today with a pretty strong provisional in the long jump and an automatic in the high jump. We were looking for a commitment from our guys and they stepped up and competed better than we did last week. We're a young team and we need to be patient, but our goal is to get better every week and we did that.

Mr. Benson already has committed beyond 2006. He's made it clear this is not just for one season. It's a multiyear effort. The commitment is unequivocal.

Shakespeare was a working actor who worked in the same theater company his whole life, and we need to take seriously his own commitment to the theatrical realization of his work.

She had to get back to the softball team. She had that commitment and needed to get ready for the season. She was a big help to us while she was here.

Most of us expect him to reiterate the Fed's commitment to fighting inflation and as long as he does that the dollar should hold up relatively well. This could be the trigger for the next move higher in the dollar.

She made a commitment to the Air Force when she married Jim, and has continued that commitment even after he retired. She loves the job and loves making a difference in the lives of those with whom she works.

Sherman Block was a giant in the law enforcement family. His dedication and commitment to his profession was unparalleled.

Magical Beginnings is all about making our parks and resorts even more accessible and appealing to a huge and important group of people -- families with very young children. Magical Beginnings reinforces our commitment to creating an easy- to-plan, easy-to-navigate vacation filled with activities that allow families to create lifelong memories.

Making important energy policy that affects national security, the economy and public health is too important to be done behind the closed doors of a conference committee that avoids public hearings or the scrutiny of the full committees of each chamber. This is coming at a time when members of both parties are talking about their commitment to reform Congress to make their work more transparent and to curtail the influence of lobbyists.

Make sure the bank gives you an absolute commitment.

Lucas Oil will be a great partner for us. Their enthusiasm about Indianapolis and Indiana and the Colts is incredible and their financial commitment will help us keep the best coaches and players on our field and winning for our fans.

shares my commitment to improving every Marylander's access to a college education.

Simply put, what the United Nations wants is what the U.S. also wants: a reformed United Nations that is effective, efficient, leaner and relevant to the tasks that member states want to set for us, ... The world has changed and we have to change, we have to adapt and I have given my commitment to the president that I will pursue reforms.

Should the commitment not be there, it would be as if there were no protection.

Senator Kennedy joined Harvard's Owl club in 1954 before women were admitted to the campus and long before they were integrated into campus life. No one can question Senator Kennedy's lifelong commitment to fighting for civil rights, equality and justice.

Scripps has lived up to every commitment they have made and it's clear that the onus is now on the county to locate and select a suitable site for their home.

She's not a real vocal presence out there. That's just not one of her strengths. She leads by her actions and commitment to winning. And she shows that on and off the court.

She's all heart and commitment. The sacrifices she's made. The kid's middle name is heart.

She told me she wanted to get to know him better before she made any commitments.

She would be better off politically not making a commitment that she wouldn't run for president if she were re-elected, ... Clearly, if (her Senate race) were going to be a squeaker, she'd better give a lot of thought to how she responds to that. But, if, as it appears, she's going to have a pretty easy time of it, why put herself in a position of looking hypocritical or devious?

She still has a huge upside to her game, and we have made a commitment to that potential.

She's a very profound actress and artist, and I was very, very touched by her commitment to make sure she used her gifts for women everywhere in the world.

She should make a commitment to some overtime each month, perhaps one weekend. Every dime of that overtime should be committed to an additional payment to the top card on the Obnoxious List.

She's shown the most improvement I've ever seen from one year to the next. She's improved her game by more than a shot a hole in the past year. She really made the commitment in the offseason to put some effort into golf.

The prime minister believes in free trade. He has made clear his commitment to liberalization of the energy market in Europe, but obviously within the normal regulations that exist to ensure fair play and to protect consumers.

The prime minister expressed Canada's concerns about the issue of softwood lumber. The president expressed our strong commitment to NAFTA." ()

The prime minister made a commitment to call an election 30 days after Justice Gomery reports,

the only mark where there has been a waiver in the commitment made to New York.

Total commitment is the common denominator among all successful men and women.

What I can do is talk with the store manager about some of these things. That store manager will live in the community. It is easier for me to give you a commitment from a local store.

Leaders need to have a ruthless commitment to resolving relational conflict regardless of how bad it feels.

To make a great movie is such a combination of different things that need to come into play to actually make a memorable film and not have a film to fall by the wayside, to have something live on during the years, and one of those elements is the commitment the actors have to their performance.

To preserve and build on the credibility we already enjoy, we will need to continue to respond to changing economic conditions in a way that confirms our commitment to low inflation,

My commitment is to strive to lean on the Lord with my whole heart, reading His word daily and earnestly seeking His will in my life.

I've always been the kind of person that if I take on anything professionally it means commitment to me, so you take it on if you can commit to it and if you know you can accommodate and give your best to it and that's what you do, and I have always done that throughout my life - before marriage, after marriage, before motherhood, after motherhood.

The United States has an absolute, uncompromising commitment to Israel's security and an absolute conviction that Israel alone must decide the steps necessary to ensure that security. That is Israel's prerogative. We accept that. We endorse that. Whatever Israel decides cannot, will not, will never, not ever, alter our fundamental commitment to her security.

Someone who expresses a view that is contrary to the view of the overwhelming majority should be allowed to stand undisturbed as a monument to our commitment to free speech.

We need objects to remind us of the commitments we've made. That carpet from Morocco reminds us of the impulsive, freedom-loving side of ourselves we're in danger of losing touch with. Beautiful furniture gives us something to live up to. All designed objects are propaganda for a way of life.

If we move away from the American tradition of lawyers defending those with whom they vehemently disagree -- as we temporarily did during the McCarthy period -- we weaken our commitment to the rule of law... So beware of an approach which limits advocacy to that which is approved by the standards of political correctness.

It's actually quite a good ethos for life: go into the unknown with truth, commitment, and openness and mostly you'll be okay.

I've never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down.

Love & Marriage are about work & Compromise. They're about seeing someone for what he is, being disappointed and deciding to stick around anyway. They're about commitment and comfort, not some kind of sudden, hysterical recognition.

With regard to performance, commitment, effort, dedication, there is no middle ground. Or you do something very well or not at all.

Self dedication is a spiritual experience.

The name of the game is to talk to people. If you don't talk to people, you can't get started...You knock on twenty doors or so, and twenty guys tell you to go to hell, or that they haven't got time. But maybe at the fortieth or sixtieth house you find the one guy who is all you need. You're not going to organize everything; you're just going to get it started.

In this world it is possible to achieve great material wealth, to live an opulent life. But a life built upon those things alone leaves a shallow legacy. In the end, we will be judged by other standards.

Being of service is not enough. You must become a servant of the people. When you do, you can demand their commitment in return.

...there has to be someone who is willing to do it, who is willing to take whatever risks are required. I don't think it can be done with money alone. The person has to be dedicated to the task. There has to be some other motivation.

Farm workers everywhere are angry and worried that we cannot win without violence. We have proved it before through persistence, hard work, faith and willingness to sacrifice. We can win and keep our own self-respect and build a great union that will secure the spirit of all people if we do it through a re-dedication and re-commitment to the struggle for justice through non-violence.

The picket line is the best place to train organizers. One day on the picket line is where a man makes his commitment. The longer on the picket line, the stronger the commitment. A lot of workers think they make their commitment by walking off the job when nobody sees them. But you get a guy to walk off the field when his boss is watching and, in front of the other guys, throw down his tools and march right to the picket line, that is the guy who makes our strike. The picket line is a beautiful thing because it makes a man more human.

There are vivid memories from my childhood-what we had to go through because of low wages and the conditions, basically because there was no union. I suppose if I wanted to be fair I could say that I'm trying to settle a personal score. I could dramatize it by saying that I want to bring social justice to farm workers. But the truth is that I went through a lot of hell, and a lot of people did. If we can even the score a little for the workers then we are doing something. Besides, I don't know any other work I like to do better than this. I really don't.

There's no turning back...We will win. We are winning because ours is a revolution of mind and heart...