Proposals Quotations

I have just come from the castle, where I have seen the president of the republic, and I can tell you that he has accepted all of my proposals without making any changes.

When I look at the chaotic and volatile debate right now, both in Germany and around the world, my impression and concern is that the daily barrage of proposals and political statements is making markets and consumers even more nervous. Still, Brussels is pressing for a joint European approach.

President Obama has ignored or dismissed proposals that would address our anti-competitive tax code and unsustainable trajectory of federal debt - including his own bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform - and submitted no plan for entitlement reform.

The president's budget proposals have neglected water infrastructure.

From a business perspective, we are trying to propose some suggestions to the government. Not only to benefit Fosun, but to benefit all private enterprises, especially proposals to help small to medium-sized companies.

Time and again these governments have rejected proposals today - and longed for them tomorrow.

I think the idea of trying to demonize Governor Romney's going to backfire. Their attempts so far have failed pretty outstandingly and I think at the end of the day, people are going to say, 'what was Obama's record?' Governor Romney's got pro-growth Reaganesque proposals on the table.

The NCI scientific programme leaders meet regularly to ensure that we are not ignoring highly original proposals and that we are not creating an unbalanced grant portfolio.

When I retired, at that time I had a lot of proposals to play in Europe, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico. But I said no, after 18 years I want to rest, because I want to retire.

I got a few marriage proposals in my 20s. I just wasn't ready. I just knew if I committed, I would've wound up doing something wrong, messing it up. I still felt like I had some living to do.

One of the proposals is to link the sites. Another is to exchange information about investment, trade, tourism and business.

One of the objectives of a studio is having the students get involved and understand the workings of a community, and integrate that with landscape architectural design ideas. It was a perfect fit to expose the students to the community process for position making, to have them develop ideas based on thorough analysis of the city and its contexts, and then come with a series of proposals that was then presented to the city of Sweetwater.

Nobody knows what happened. Because proposals can last from year to year, we pretty much agree it's still alive. Leaving a half-done proposal in governance for six years is pretty ridiculous.

I would have proposed more innovative initiatives, but given our benchmark, which was zero, I think we've got to give him credit for raising the issue and putting some concrete proposals on the table.

Obviously we had wished to be able to present the proposals in the context of full agreement. (But) we are on the brink of an accommodation that would have been regarded as impossible not that long ago.

No new proposals were made by either side. While no new meetings are scheduled, we remain committed to continue working through the process until a new agreement can be reached.

None of those proposals are going to solve the problem, which is basically the city needs to fund the pension system, and it needs a big infusion of money to jump start it.

Nothing in Al Gonzales? public statements, legislative proposals or anything else suggests that this is an individual who operates outside of the political gyroscope of President Bush.

I have daily communication with people. Every week I have direct meetings with 100,000 people in town squares. Most people know my proposals and in no way do I consider it a lack of respect.

If the Senate believes that the American public supports any of the proposals for drastic increases in legal immigration and amnesty, no matter how they want to label it, they need to use to the Easter break to go home and listen to what their constituents really want.

If we can establish a specific goal of between six to nine months for having North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons program and rejoin the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, we will be able to establish a more forward-looking implementation pace for achieving the proposals of the entire joint statement.

Many of the proposals for dealing with the zero bound rely on influencing expectations, both of future interest rates and of future inflation.

The plan has been slammed by environmentalists and some commentators who regard the proposals as a handout to the oil industry.

Let's take a deep breath here. I guess what's frustrating is that Senator Kerry was just at our conference making terrific proposals that would benefit the immigrant community.

Meanwhile, we hope they (firms and associations) can give analyses and proposals for resolving problems.

Lynn Swann doesn't have any experience and he doesn't have any policy proposals for the future, so he's left with attacks.

many proposals for verification, of which joint patrolling is one.

So far there's nothing new. We heard from the AU chairman the same proposals we'd heard before from the AU mediation team. It was very disappointing.

Several of these proposals would require the Legislature's approval. We therefore stand ready to heed a call for a special session, to be held as soon as possible, to deal solely with these proposals and no other matters.

What I am proposing this year are not lofty concepts far removed form the daily struggle so of ordinary Georgians. They are proposals that directly effect the lives of the people we serve.

I am seriously looking at alternative proposals to the Runners' that we could move legislatively, ... We're looking at best practices in other states, (to include in) what we come up with.

From the beginning, they said this would be a very collaborative research institute and a resource for all of Wisconsin, and I think this call for initial proposals shows that's indeed going to be true.

Based upon the proposals that we have reviewed internally for the past several months, we believe these three cities provide us with the best opportunity to build and develop a world-class NASCAR Hall of Fame for our millions of loyal fans.

Bush isn't going to follow the detail to the same extent (as Clinton), but he is helping to put his imprimatur on that process in an important week, when Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern put forward their latest proposals to revive the peace process,

To create smaller parcels would go against the General Plan. We have had proposals to split 80-acre parcels into smaller lots but we don't allow it.

Having a structured process like this will give us a better way to evaluate those proposals and decide which one is best for our community.

We told him that we are ready to consult and discuss with him the items of the proposals but that they should not be the only basis,

We've given (the owners) well-thought-out proposals and ( Gary Bettman is) not willing to negotiate. What we've gotten back is just ridiculous. We presented a proposal with hundreds of pages of fine details. What we got back is six concepts and the longest one may have been 230 words and some were 30 words. You know what that is? That's no effort. (Bettman) is not being serious.

I have strong moral objections to creating human organisms in order to harvest cells from them in a way that destroys them. But those objections simply would not apply to proposals that would not in fact involve human organisms.

We made our commitment to KT&G because we are confident in the strong potential of this company. If the CEO is not willing to consider our proposals as investors, we have no choice but to continue to seek election of our nominees.

Hurricane Katrina is a wake-up call for our nation. It reminded us of the power of Mother Nature and the need for federal, state and local governments to always be prepared... As we go about rebuilding the Gulf Coast, we welcome the president's proposals as well as the thoughts of state and local leaders.

He didn't call for a lot of new things on the domestic front. He had a lot of rhetoric, but the proposals were quite modest. And on the foreign policy front, he didn't break a lot of new ground.

If such proposals come -- we have not yet received them -- I am sure that they will not solve the ABM issue,

There is an immediate need that must be addressed. However, the committee believes that approval of either of the current proposals would be an even bigger mistake. The current jail problem was one that was created over many years of inaction. The solution will not be implemented overnight.

There are no proposals to increase the number of loops or running lines. The biggest threat to freight is the loss of existing and future 60mph freight slots on the ECML.

Unless we are imposing tough penalties on the tobacco companies and doing everything in our power to reduce teen smoking, this administration will not address proposals to give tobacco companies protection from liability,

There is a growing awareness at all levels of how broken our system is becoming. Health insurance is becoming increasingly unaffordable. The proposals that have dominated at the federal level are generally counterproductive, including health savings accounts.

My own view is that the act ought to expire. We ought to write out a clean slate. We ought to cool off, ... Let some time go by so we can consider the relative merits of the proposals that will no doubt be presented.

Looking at the results, the voters have given a clear signal. But we'll have to discuss proposals and stability, especially with LPF.

Listen to his proposals between now and November, and you'll see a clear pattern,

Some of the tax proposals that are part of the Democratic platform do call for the rollback of dividend tax cuts. That has a direct impact on the stock market.

Some of the things proposed were not workable or acceptable to the corporation and similarly some of the proposals were not acceptable to the union. So it's interesting that Mr. Amber chose to highlight one rejection.

Such proposals take us back to the dark ages.

Our overall concern is that the proposals the governor put forth remain intact.

I will be making inquiries as to what the proposals potentially are, but my starting point is we have a very good record in North Wales and results are very good and any changes have to be viewed in that light as to whether they will improve the service.

Nationwide is currently reviewing a variety of public policy proposals regarding natural disasters, including the Allstate proposal. It would be premature to announce a position until we have fully evaluated the pros and cons of the proposals in the public domain.

NASCAR is extremely appreciative of the time, effort and commitment put forth by the cities of Kansas City and Richmond. Both of their proposals were outstanding and the passion and enthusiasm the people involved showed for the NASCAR Hall of Fame has made a lasting impression on all of us.

I think this was done a little underhanded. I didn't even hear about any outside proposals until two months ago. After working for the city for 30 years and helping put this whole project together, its like a slap in the face.

I think that the states will conclude that the committee proposals will help them better serve their beneficiaries, but in the event a state doesn't, this kind of flexibility may be helpful to states such as Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi right now,

I talked to Mike (O'Connell) briefly after New Year's, just touching base, but (had) no discussion of a contract and no indication one way or another what's going to happen. Our doors are open. If they want to talk, we'll talk. But we're not asking. I think there are other things on his mind right now besides doing deals. The indications were that he's going to get back to me. We'll talk at some point, I think. But there's been no request or proposals back and forth.

John Kerry is right to say that this moment is a moment of truth, but that truth must include John Kerry admitting that he offers no credible alternatives to the policies in Iraq, and admitting that his suggestions are proposals that the administration is already doing: involving NATO, involving the U.N. and training Iraqi security forces.

It is good that the Commission is allowing the opt-out to remain, but it is quite wrong to give trade unions a veto over what should be an individual decision. The proposals would undermine the individual's right to choose the hours they work.

I think there are lessons for all of us to learn, ... We already have proposals for reforms that will ensure that in future we are better equipped to handle this sort of program.

Our proposals have not been acceptable at this point and time, but we will continue to talk.

Our proposals will ensure that consumers get a better deal,

Our proposals will give more freedom and more digital capacity to commercial radio. We would ask the industry to give careful consideration to our thinking,

Our solicitation of these additional intermediate power supplies invites proposals from all potential suppliers outside our company, irrespective of ownership or size.

I was very pleased with the community interest. I think the process is going to be very useful, and we'll wind up with at least a couple of proposals that could be good for the community.

I will then come up with concrete legislative proposals by the end of this year. I want to make sure we get the best conditions for investment and growth in e-communications markets.

I was hopeful that we would be coming forward with a major package. But I have yet to even see one of the biggest proposals we discussed.

I think he's been undermined both on his ethics proposals and his property-tax plan. What the summer has shown is that he has no credibility on either.

It does not include all the elements that are in the joint proposals group that are of value to consumers,

it is not uncommon in auction situations for proposals and counter-proposals to be received.

It is now time for our partners to make equivalent proposals in a spirit of give and take, in agriculture as well as in manufacturing and services.

I think we are all aware that there are concerns in Poland with this project, and the commission's proposals for a more coordinated approach on energy within the EU is also a response to these concerns.

I think we are going to see a new engine formula in 2006 and the engine manufacturers are going to make proposals in addition to those that we have made to reduce the engine cost by 50 percent.

I think it is unfortunate that some of the proposals being discussed single out the Appropriations Committee in regard to earmark reform. Chairman Cochran hopes any reform measures that the Senate adopts will provide parity across committees and reflect Congress's constitutional responsibility to direct the appropriation of funds.

I think it is very problematic and unfortunate that people who have been in Sweden for so long make proposals such as this that are so opposed to our intentions, when we are fighting for women's rights and the right to divorce.

It appears to us that the proposals made by Pakistan can be reconciled with those that we ourselves had already made.

We now have approximately 30 states where there are 40 different proposals on limiting greenhouse-gas emissions. The worst thing in the world for business in this country is a patchwork quilt of regulations and standards. They want one standard. That's when they can make the kind of investment that will get us where we need to be.

Time and again these governments have rejected proposals today, and longed for them tomorrow

We'll meet from time to time but we didn't discuss any proposals to arrange the meeting of the whole membership. We still need some time to consult.

We don't have to go out for competitive bids on engineering contracts, ... We certainly still have to take a request for proposals or request for qualifications, regardless of the amount if it's over $10,000.

The American and European positions have got to move. It is about making new proposals on agriculture.

My comments at that time were based upon some projects that were coming forward that, when you read the projects and read the proposals and the staff reports, it made you wonder who was driving the long-range planning, ... Were we waiting for developers to come forward with a plan or were we stepping forward with a vision of our own?

We need to figure out how we can reach out to our young people. I am very open to looking at proposals to change the driving age. I am also probably even more interested in looking at opportunities to make driving safer for teens. I think that teens often get distracted. I am very interested in the proposals about limiting cell phone use.

We are now working with the Federal Property Ministry, Finance Ministry, and the government apparatus. I think our proposals will be ready in April.

We have not yet achieved a consensus on taskings on particular proposals that have been put forward,

While discussions continue with the district, we have not received any formal proposals and therefore would not have anything to sign off on.

Whoever can step up to the plate first and own this issue, and come forward with concrete proposals to address it, they'll have an advantage.

We received three proposals regarding the construction of the metal building.

We don't discuss anything anyway. Unless it appears on Patrick's official breakfast-time agenda. And that consists mainly of food. Minutes of the last meal and proposals for the next.

We'll wait for Britain to put their new proposals on the table before answering. But I think it's a sign of goodwill in the negotiations. It's also proof that the talks have not broken down.

We've had lots of e-mails -- some wishing us luck, others offering marriage proposals and quite a few asking how to get into curling and where their nearest club is.

We had meetings with both exchanges. They both presented us with compelling proposals and it was a difficult choice.

The panel has set back, rather than advanced, the prospects for reform by failing to offer realistic proposals that fairly distribute the tax burden across income levels and the states,

The process is still evolving. We continue to receive additional information regarding each of the three cities' proposals and the decision-making process is still active.

The fact that only one of the six proposals actually contemplated a salary cap exposes the union for its true motivation - to do everything necessary to precipitate a fight in an attempt to preserve the status quo.

We've seen several proposals to try and build in the central and South Forest Beach area. We thought the strand blocks and the covenants already offered protections. ... This most recent one brought it to a head.

There are a lot of revelations in this book. The proposals discussed here provided an early glimmering of how the white South would treat blacks for the next century.