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If you exchange business ethics for medical ethics, this is the result. One prosecution for insider trading will have more deterrent effect than all the seminars, media reports and policy reforms combined.

Slovakia's joining the OECD in 1999 is totally dependent on meeting economic reforms required such as transparency and legislation that permits fair and open conduct of trade and business.

Serious problems remain in the Patriot Act that require serious reforms. Unfortunately, the proposed changes to the reauthorization bill do not correct the secret record search powers and do not require that there be any individualized suspicion of wrongdoing by Americans before their financial, medical, library or other records can be searched. Common sense reforms could have required that records sought be connected to a suspected terrorist or terrorist organization. We will continue to press for these and other needed reforms to protect American freedoms.

strongest challenge to the program crops to embrace reforms that would be consistent with the international economy.

Once again, environmentalist scare-mongering seeks to undermine common-sense reforms that shore up our energy infrastructure.

It's necessary for legislators to rethink this issue and look to reforms that create a long-term solution,

The new reforms have increased the value of the franchise,

I want reforms to be continued without pause.

The job we have is to be a good friend of Ukraine and support the reforms and to encourage private investment and have them work with us on the security issues that are so important for the world,

The conscientious Radical is faced with great difficulties. He knows that he can increase his popularity by being false to his creed, and appealing to hatreds that have nothing to do with the reforms in which he believes

The consent decree (under which the division operated) was the impetus for reforms across the state.

The issue is not the flag. The issue is how we're going to get comprehensive immigration reforms passed in Congress.

The labor market reforms were necessary for our country,

It will be important to show that the fiscal reforms are being continued. A deviation will tend to be negative and can adversely affect financial markets.

It will profoundly damage Bush's ability to accomplish his legislative goals, ... drastic reforms of Social Security and Medicare, which would affect the state of public finances in the long run.

Clearly, we're watching it carefully because all our policies and reforms are geared toward increasing the success rate of our students.

I just know they are trying to build a wall. I do understand about the reforms and all that that is going on, but still, I think that Mexicans should have a piece of the pie inside this country because we are a fundamental part of the United States.

In the post-Enron era, we have seen reforms from just about everybody -- from the Congress, from the (Securities and Exchange Commission) and from the stock exchanges, ... Everybody has stepped up to the plate except for the Delaware courts.

I have to be grateful to our society here in China, grateful to the economic reforms for letting me get rich, and grateful for the efforts of my staff. If there had been no reforms, I would have been a farmer.

Before 9/11 there were weak procedures, willingness, and mechanisms for communicating among agencies for foreign intelligence and the FBI with its focus on law enforcement. The domestic-vs.-foreign barrier has been solved by the reforms after 9/11 that established the DNI.

By agreeing to implement the critical corporate reforms we have supported for several months, Dick Parsons is making great strides toward enhancing shareholder value.

Change can take place only when liberal and radical pressures are both strong. Intelligent liberals have always recognized the debt they owe to radicals, whose existence permits liberals to push further than they would otherwise have dared, all the while posing as compromisers and mediators. Radicals, however, have been somewhat less sensible of their debt to liberals, partly because of the rather single-minded discipline radicals are almost forced to maintain, plagued as they always are by liberal backsliding and timidity on the one hand and various forms of self-destructiveness and romantic posing on the other.... Liberal reforms and radical change

By focusing on reforms that will have long-lasting impacts, these schools can lead the way in improving learning for all children.

By inflating their estimated 'losses' as much as 66 percent, medical malpractice insurance companies have misled regulators, lawmakers and the public and overcharged physicians and other health care providers. Because all insurance companies use the same flawed accounting practices, it is likely that the insurance industry is responsible for several billion dollars in premium overcharges over the last few years, a period during which premiums have soared. The nation's economic stability and security demands that the insurance industry's accounting practices be investigated, and reforms put in place such as those that were made after widespread financial fraud was uncovered at Enron, WorldCom, Arthur Andersen and other corporations.

Germany is the biggest economy of Europe and we need Germany on board for the economic reforms of Europe, including, of course, the deepening of the internal market, resisting protectionism, and supporting further economic policy coordination.

They wonder if the authoritarian order may have facilitated economic growth, ... They realize that political stability made it easier to carry out reforms and attract foreign investment.

A prolonged deterioration in the security environment could relegate economic reforms from the government's top priorities and damage Israel's economic growth prospects and potentially widening fiscal deficits. Conversely, continued progress with the implementation of economic reforms and rapid debt reduction, supported by a stable security environment, could improve the ratings prospects for Israel.

The most shocking thing about this is the reforms we were looking for were so modest. They were nothing more than bringing cell phone companies in line with the standards that consumers expect in their other commercial interactions.

Sony's higher forecast is a positive signal that the restructuring and efforts to improve finances and other reforms are leading to results. It's a turning point.

The Bush administration's lax new gas mileage standards are unfortunately going to keep America addicted to oil for a long time to come and accelerate impacts from global climate change. The fuel efficiency increases are miniscule compared to what is possible with existing technology and the major reforms urgently needed to cut air pollution, combat global climate change and save money at the gas pump. The Bush administration is figuratively and literally fiddling while the earth burns. The U.S. can and must do better if we are going to leave a habitable and tolerable planet for our children and grandchildren.

A grand coalition would be perceived negatively by the markets. It would be unlikely to push through any reforms because the parties hold contradictory positions and would neutralise each other.

Agreements on measures designed to help stop future genocides and on reforms to the United Nations will go right down to the wire. The UK is a key negotiator and must do whatever it can to save the United Nations summit from failure. This includes standing up to the US and the Non-Aligned Movement who are set to block key measures like those designed to prevent future genocides.

All those reforms will need to be nurtured carefully and it is crucial that they be supported throughout by a stable and transparent macroeconomic policy framework.

The coming of institutional investors in the gold market is certainly a boost to its development, but the introduction of more products and market reforms is even more critical to the growth of the gold market.

The court also made note of an important point: while the $10 billion in increased funding Texas has provided for education since 1999 has had a positive and measurable impact on our schools, it is possible for the Legislature to implement new reforms that will improve student success without necessarily spending additional dollars,

The German market would view such a grand coalition as slightly negative because it could mean reforms will take longer to enforce.

The episode is a painful reminder that reforms are needed everywhere in this part of the world.

The unexpectedly strong result is likely to prompt yen buying particularly from foreign investors who take it as a sign that Japan's structural reforms will make progress.

The evidence shows the reforms are cutting costs and injured workers are being treated fairly and being returned to work. We believe the system should stay the course.

The coalition government ventured for such an ill move when people of the whole country are engaged in movement and united with the demand for reforms in the Election Commission for a free and fair election. This step is a bid to foil people's demand.

The comprehensive legal reforms enacted in 2004 truly have made Mississippi open for business.

The hope that Germany would be a shining European example for accelerated reforms has been dashed,

This is a litmus test whether Turkey is seriously committed to the freedom of expression and reforms that enhance the rule of law and benefit all Turkish citizens.

And it is at least strange that, while talking about a certain 'pulling back', as he put it, on some of the democratic reforms in the Russian Federation, he tried to assert yet one more time the thought that democracy can only be copied from someone's model,

Foreign investors very much credit Koizumi...with the economic recovery Japan is now enjoying. Strengthening (his) hand to move ahead with further reforms is exactly what investors want to see.

As we apply the final touches to the policy driven reforms of this legislation, I am grateful that my friend, Jim Gardner could come to Washington and testify as to the real world experiences in my hometown.

Economic policy reforms aimed at encouraging new investment in all sectors of the economy will also be taken up.

Eight per cent growth is sustainable in the coming five years or more if infrastructure is improved and economic reforms are continued. The rate of growth can even be accelerated to 9-10 per cent.

There probably will be only tentative reforms in France now, if any at all, until the 2007 election. And whatever government emerges in Italy, it looks as if it will lack the broad mandate needed to implement necessary changes. Germany is definitely ahead of them at least with part of the reforms.

The Republican governor and the Republican majority in the Legislature are unable to close that out. The fact they have failed to deal with public education, either education reforms or funding, has come home to roost.

There?s been no movement toward democracy. The economic troubles Syria confronts will force reforms, but it?s unlikely that economic reforms will bring more democracy.

There's a risk we get a bit of an overreaction to this result. We could still see reforms happening in Germany, and as the result becomes clearer the euro is likely to rebound.

It's a turning point. Sony's higher forecast is a positive signal that the restructuring and efforts to improve finances and other reforms are leading to results.

We will object if the economy is being looted. The question is what type of reforms. If the reforms are pro-people, we are pro-reform. If the reforms are anti-people, we are anti-reform.

We will stress the need for continued political and economic reforms and will express concern over democratic principles.

It's a very Social Democrat-oriented government, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't get reforms done.

It will be a compromise. The Union will be able to push through fewer reforms than they planned to, or than we need.

It will be a good look at Iraq 's economy and the economic reforms they are putting in place, and how they are getting in position to complete the debt deal and IMF financing.

It's a positive move that shows the company is no longer an old-style family run business. This will make it easier to push through reforms that otherwise may have been avoided.

The remarkable thing is that Congressmen Hyde and Lantos agree on the 39 reforms that they want, ... The signal that they're sending I think is that they want substantial reform, and that's certainly something the administration is committed to.

I am pleased with the reforms implemented throughout the course of the deferred prosecution agreement, as outlined today by the federal monitor, the U.S. Attorney, and the state Comptroller, ... Our hard work, however, is not complete. We will continue our efforts to improve our performance and reinforce our position as the industry leader in Thoroughbred racing in America for years to come.

How to effectively ease the upward pressure is vital for the yuan exchange rate reforms and also vital in resolving the problem of the runaway growth in foreign exchange reserves.

I don't think anybody should be in any doubt that not only will the reforms continue but in future years they are going to have to be intensified.

Gov. Bush fully acknowledges that there is still work that needs to be done and has proposed reforms that will build on our successes and continue this progress.

Gore's attack on the Texas education system is a thinly veiled attempt to discredit the education reform and accountability measures that have taken place in states around the nation. While Gov. Bush is offering bold reforms for our public schools through accountability, high standards, and reading, Al Gore is making the case for the status quo.

All of these union bosses are terrified that the governor's reforms are going to take power and influence out of Sacramento and give it back to the people of California, ... The debate over the special election is a simple one - vote yes on the governor's reforms if you want real change, vote no if you are happy with the way things are.

The Legislature's rejection of the governor's sensible reforms in Medicaid are driving much of the increase in both spending in the proposed budget and the increase in the out-year gaps.

The last time we were asked for an analysis on anti-corruption measures was 1 1/2 years ago when the program of administrative reforms was being prepared.

The markets have been pinning their hopes on improved chances of speedier tax cuts and structural reforms that would speed up the road to faster German recovery, ... Investors would tend to give a grand coalition the thumbs down, as reforms would be put on ice.

The main part of the Hyde bill is to withhold U.S. contributions to the regular assessed budget of the U.N. unless they make real and substantial reforms in the way they operate.