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We thought Amy could win. There was no more courageous person than Amy.

Dialogue starts from the courageous willingness to know and be known by others. It is the painstaking and persistent effort to remove all obstacles that obscure our common humanity.

The truth is the only thing worth having, and, in a civilized life, like ours, where so many risks are removed, facing it is almost the only courageous thing left to do.

Courage is the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work, a future. To be courageous, is not necessarily to go anywhere or do anything except to make conscious those things we already feel deeply and then to live through the unending vulnerabilities of those consequences.

The courageous conversation is the one you don't want to have.

Whether we stay or whether we go - to be courageous is to stay close to the way we are made.

When one has nothing to lose, one becomes courageous. We are timid only when there is something we can still cling to.

Trust God for your current life circumstances and believe that He has called you this day to be courageous.

Yes, this is a dangerous time. Yes, this is a time full of shadows and fear. But we have been through worse before and we have faced more difficult days before. We have shown courage and determination, and skillful and inventive and courageous and committed responses to crisis before.

I feel that it is our moral obligation to stand and to be courageous with these families, and particularly Cindy, that have become the conscience of this nation.

Women? I love women. Life would have been virtually zero without them. Journalism? I really feel like I am a journalist... And courage? I had a boat named Courageous.

We applaud the courageous person that made this referral, and congratulate our investigators and fiscal managers that have worked hundreds of hours investigating this case. We mean business when we say we are going to clean up programs and run a tighter ship. We will urge prosecution to the full extent of the law for those who abuse the system and misuse public resources taking them away from those who need them most. This agency is on course to reform its operations; those that are defrauding DSS may want to consider coming forward of their own accord.

We appreciate and admire the courageous efforts of U.S. military personnel around the world to keep our country safe and strong. And we recognize the great sacrifice that their family members also make. As a result, American Airlines is pleased to extend these special offers to military members and their loved ones.

We learn courageous action by going forward whenever fear urges us back.

Palin is smart, politically skilled, courageous and likable. Her convention and debate performances were impressive.

Don't even get me started on "homeland security"! It was courageous for Bush to do, but you can't do anything without intel. They talk about "sharing" - we know they don't share. You can't get the job done without intel.

We feel vindicated. The judge made a courageous decision. It's a victory for property rights in Georgia.

The timid are afraid before the danger, the cowardly while in danger, and the courageous after danger.

They are a courageous side and they never stopped trying.

Today, when we're approaching the moment of truth, when courageous people have to make courageous decisions, ... it is a must that they will talk to each other and see whether it is possible to get to the permanent solutions and to touch all the delicate issues.

We need to go to a summit like Camp David in which the sides will have to make tough, courageous decisions.

The team put forth a courageous run with a couple of huge wins in the postseason. We had a lot of fun winning two straight league championships, and we owe a lot of that to the seniors, who have sacrificed a lot to get us here.

The Teamsters stood together in solidarity not just for ourselves and our families, but on behalf of all working Americans who find themselves slipping away from the middle class and the American dream. We will return to our jobs with our heads held high, knowing that our courageous actions against the power of big business in this country will ultimately make a difference.

These students are courageous and this is an experience they will never forget, ... They held on to hope and had the strength and determination to survive.

The president has taken a courageous stand in favor of traditional marriage at a moment in American history when the courts are conspiring with anti-family extremists to undermine our nation's most vital institution,

The presumption that inflation will naturally recede to the middle of the target band seems a courageous one. Inflation is likely to be higher than many expect over the coming year or two.

Those who knew him remember how much his position and voice meant in difficult times when all the changes started and when people needed faithful, honest, truthful and courageous words.

We feel like the judge made a courageous decision that's good for property owners all over Georgia.

Tonight, I stand here, overwhelmed, as my name is linked with the great and courageous Lou Gehrig, ... I'm truly humbled to have our names spoken in the same breath. Some may think our strongest connection is because we played many consecutive games. Yet I believe in my heart that our true link is a common motivation-a love of the game of baseball, a passion for our team and a desire to compete on the very highest level.

Bob Kerrey is an American hero. He is a man with unquestioned conviction and stands out in the Senate as a courageous leader on issues that define our future.

Both commanders were courageous enough to fight more powerful countries.

A courageous and consistent economic policy must become the basis of the coalition agreement. As the situation is so dramatic, one cannot afford to further delay principal changes in economic policy.

a courageous fighter for working families; a voice for the elderly; a champion of all who have been left out, or locked out, of America's promise.

a courageous testament to his visionary commitment to fight injustice around the world.

Rather than focus on this constitutional crisis, Attorney General (Alberto) Gonzales is cracking down on critics of his friend and boss. Our nation is strengthened, not weakened, by those whistle-blowers who are courageous enough to speak out on violations of the law.

Of course this is me revisiting my own past, going into the wilderness, telling a story, perhaps not the one I set out to tell, ... I had no opinion about Treadwell . . . I gave him space, let him tell me his story. And it was pretty easy to see that he was haunted by demons -- illuminated, courageous and cowardly, exhilarated and in love with the idea of himself as a star.

Without the compassionate understanding of the fear and trepidation that lie behind courageous speech, we are bound only to our arrogance.

As anyone who has worked with him knows, Tom was a very kind and honorable man in addition to a valued and courageous reporter. He was always there for his colleagues in times of need.

A man who would fight externally and die for his family, although noble, has chosen the easy option. It is far more courageous for a man to fight inwardly and live for his family.

This incident is a tragic reminder of the insecurity that continues to plague the Afghan population and of the enormous risks facing the dedicated and courageous Canadian civilian and military personnel working in that country.

Rosa Parks served as an inspiration to generations of African-Americans and all people of good will. More than an icon, Mrs. Parks is symbolic of the thousands of courageous NAACP workers who fight for civil rights in their communities.

Sometimes it was good and sometimes it wasn't, but I had to stand up for all of it or else I couldn't play any of it. I learned how to be courageous from that experience.

Pretty darn courageous effort. We made the plays late we needed to win the game. These are kids I want to be with every day This is a special group of kids and win or lose they are going to have a special place in my heart forever.

There's no question that the federal government is failing to do the job. It's going to take some courageous leadership to deal realistically with the scope of the problem.

The United States stands firmly with courageous men and women struggling for their freedom across the Middle East, including in Syria.

This is a courageous year for filmmakers. ... They are saying 'If I never make another film, this one says what I think and feel.

This is the celebration of a few brave and courageous souls, men and women, whose personal sacrifice and commitment to justice was free of malice, greed and self-promotion.

They were courageous to vote the way they did. They did in fact cast a vote that is contrary to the opinion of a large number of voters in their party.

Your unwavering support for the Violence Against Women Act on behalf of the victims of these crimes has made an enormous difference, Senators Specter and Biden, ... Your courageous efforts to take on these terrible crimes have put trained police officers in communities that need them.

This is a time for all of us to do as much as we can to help the courageous survivors of this unimaginable catastrophe which has impacted so many people's lives over such a large area of our country, ... Marilyn, Billy and our entire team are all grateful to be able to work with Feed the Children and to be of service.

I learned to focus on what's real rather than imagined; on not letting feelings drive the bus; on being courageous and honest; on putting my total effort into something and not worrying about the result.

I knew that her canvas was deeper than she had allowed herself to be, ... Something About Mary and Charlie's Angels? Come on. This is bigger. And she was very courageous in my opinion and disciplined. Quite disciplined for someone that the public considers ditzy.

I'm convinced that history changes, and as history changes, attitudes can change, circumstances change, and that we have a possibility to see this issue resolved by strong and courageous leaders.

I'm totally proud of what we've accomplished. The kids were so courageous over the past five weeks. They weren't going to give up.

Taiwan needs a courageous but not reckless leader,

Sylvia has taken a courageous stand to highlight the inadequacy of the basic state pension by showing how difficult it is for millions of older people to make ends meet and pay their bills.

Everybody knows there has to be change, but none of the political parties are courageous enough to describe a possible future. People know change is needed, but leaders have to explain where we are going. Nobody wants to move if they move blindfolded.

It was a day of reckoning . Six thoughtful, courageous American listened to testimony for close to two years and, damn it, they did the right thing.

The council wants to thank and praise these men for their courageous actions, ... This story makes it apparent that this crew has a remarkable sense of teamwork and the personal integrity to risk their own safety for one another and the community.

The U.S. has a long history of walking up to the precipice of rigor and then walking away. As voters, let's support leaders who were courageous enough to make the hard decisions necessary to move our system forward. And as parents, let's put our faith in our educators, our children and tests that hold them to their highest potential.

In these times in America I am very moved and grateful that the Gish Prize has chosen to support diversity, controversy, complexity, and non-conformity. I am a collaborative artist, and I accept this recognition on behalf of the courageous artists who have opened and challenged new worlds and old, in a body of work that has created shared space on a divided planet.

Citizens of South Dakota should be proud of their courageous legislators for making history by being the first state to create a law that bans all surgical abortions without exception. American Life League salutes these men and women for their heroic actions that will certainly make a lasting impact for the pro-life cause.

If there is to be peace in the Middle East, it will require leadership, vision and the willingness of leaders on both sides to make sacrifices for the greater good. In this context, the secretary-general commends the courageous decision of Prime Minister Sharon to carry through with the painful process of disengagement from the Gaza Strip and part of the northern West Bank.

I hope a miracle can occur as the military makes its courageous rescue efforts,

I have yet to meet a more courageous young man than him.

Can you imagine the insolence of these protesters? ... They have the audacity to disparage and demean these courageous soldiers who are enduring great physical and emotional trauma because they believed in the effort to bring freedom to Iraq.

Hostile bidders are more courageous than they would have been a few years ago.

How can we ignore two of our most courageous runners who continued on with conviction and grace in spite of the most dreadful disease ever known: cancer. Sean Delaney and Steve Hancock must always be mentioned in the same breath as all the greats. Sean finished with honor and Steve continues his run. Both remind us that simply being able to run is what this is all about.

The willingness to empty ourselves and then seek our true nature is an expression of great and courageous love.

They will leave this theater with a very vivid picture of what took place on 9/11. Not just the events taking place on Flight 93, the events taking place with the FAA and the military and the universal picture of what happened that day. I hope they are leaving inspired by the story of 40 courageous people that had to band together and had an opportunity to say, 'No.' To stand up and fight for their lives.

It was a courageous win for our basketball team.

And there is certainly nothing courageous about creating a Brave New definition of marriage that will lead to more innocent children being placed in homosexual households that are fatherless or motherless by design--and schools teaching homosexual 'marriage' as normal and just another lifestyle choice.

A group of Leicester fans were having a serious go at their own players. It was outrageous. They think it is within their rights to abuse players who have just put up an incredibly courageous performance but it's completely out of order.

The guys were very courageous on the day, that's for sure. It was a good game and both teams played pretty darn well. It could have gone either way.

Everything changes when you make a decision to be one of the courageous ones, someone who chooses to make a life, rather than a living.

You don't have to be a Brad Pitt look-alike hero just to be courageous and help out your friends and come through when it really matters. I think everyone can sort of relate to that in some way, particularly back to people's school days.

And moreover, to succeed, the artist must possess the courageous soul . . . the brave soul. The soul that dares and defies.

A knowledgeable and courageous U.S. president could help enormously in leading the world's nations toward saving the climate.

All it takes is a courageous chairman who is going to give him a chance, ... I know already there are two or three clubs desperately keen on him.

For citizens to become fully engaged in holding their leadership to account, accurate information is required to see where action is needed, to measure the results of policies and programmes, to build support for courageous decisions and to consolidate political legitimacy.

I truly believe that there's a little bit of Rosa Parks in all Americans who have the courage to say enough is enough and stand up for what they believe in. She did such a small thing, but it was so courageous for her as a humble person to do.

As Prime Minister, (Rabin) made difficult and courageous decisions in his search for peace and was undaunted by the many obstacles he faced,

It wasn't easy. It was a courageous effort by both teams and we feel absolutely blessed to come out of here with a victory tonight.

It's a tremendous honor for all of us to assist in her home-going celebration. We want to make sure that we honor this courageous woman in the most dignified manner.

Today, most Americans are too cynical, or tired, or both, to even approximate our Founders' courageous repudiation of injustice.

We will take wins, any way we can get them and as much I disliked being behind in those games, I'm very proud of our team for continuing to fight and their never-say-die attitude. It would have been very easy to fold up the tents when we were down by six, but they just kept battling. It was a courageous effort, and one that we should keep in the back of our mind the next time we're behind.

It was the most wonderful thing I've seen in my life. He was the most wonderful and courageous father,

It was a very courageous effort. The season is starting to take its toll. Molly is on ice in two spots, Hamilton has been beaten up a little, and Barker has missed a couple practices. It was a very, very gutsy performance.

This Veterans Day, we celebrate, honor and remember the courageous and faithful men and women who have worn the sacred shroud of the U.S. uniform.

We fully believe that General Un should be commended for the courageous efforts to investigate this brothel and other brothels,

We just got Bateman back from injury. She ran a courageous race today to be that far up.

The most courageous person in all of this is my wife, Karen. She has not had a day off or any time to herself since this happened.

It's going to take some Republicans of good will to be courageous and break from their leadership. They're getting tremendous pressure, and I understand that. But we feel good.

There were a lot of designers who did not take a chance for Fall 2005, and I think those designers are going to be braver, ... although certainly not as courageous as those who already took a chance.

I am absolutely delighted that the council (of member states) has taken the courageous decision to back these long-overdue reforms.

I attribute this description of us as courageous, which Commander Castro has so generously made, to the courageous position that Mexico has always held in its foreign policy, in defense of the principles of sovereignty,

I can see wrong-headed but well-intentioned people saying bad data will just reinforce stereotypes. But I think if you want to change the stereotype, you shine a big light on the truth and you deal with it, which seems the far more courageous way. You have to have the courage to say 'we're in big trouble' and on an annual basis back that up with objective information.

I doubt if the bank saw it that way, but it was a courageous decision by them. I was an outside prospect from nowhere but I needed to pay for that trip somehow. I think that credit card was like the cycle; it got a really good workout on that trip.

I never think that anything I do is courageous.

The bolder and more courageous you are, the more you will learn about yourself.