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I view it as a pragmatic issue rather than a political statement by the bank.

I want to make a big statement in this game. I want to go out there and make a statement.

I want to make a statement to other businesses,

This is intended to be a strong and clear statement from a unanimous commission. Penalties on corporations are an important part of our enforcement program. They enable the commission to achieve deterrence, and we believe it is essential to our mission of investor protection.

This is a very big win for this administration. It is going to be the definitive statement on this issue for years to come.

It's no longer a city thing. It's a playoff-seeding thing. No more statement games. No more learning from losses.

A ballot statement is supposed to be about your education and qualifications. It's not supposed to be a hit piece.

Does he make a statement to be one of our pitchers for next year? We'll see how he does this year and we'll go from there.

Does it surprise me? Not really. He's got multi-dimensional talent. With that performance, Paul really made a statement that he'll help the team as much as he can during a playoff run.

Create a net worth statement - add up all your assets, then see how close you are to where you want to be when you're 65.

You talk like Kurt and I are wrecking people intentionally. That's ludicrous! That's absurd! That statement is about as silly as someone celebrating a race win in 80-degree weather in Texas with a snow angel.

The Next statement has given a boost to general retailers and the Next share price in particular.

Consumers are biting. They're biting because the opportunities are good and in part because they see that the bank is making a statement to them: 'You can afford it' -- when, in reality, most cannot.

It's pretty much universally expected they'll hike 25 basis points but I think what will be more important is the actual wording of the statement where people will look for further indication of further hikes.

Aristotle made the statement that humans are social animals. We like to see each other, know what each other is doing and share with each other. That yearning for connection has driven the rise of the Internet.

I wanted to make a statement about my core interests and concerns before getting any farther a field, and spiritual issues certainly animate much of my thinking, ... In my mind, if you haven't explored the spiritual landscape and found a piece of real estate that feels like home, then what are you waiting for?

The joint statement had less to do with Taiwan and more to do with the rise of China, and how Japan and the United States feel a threat from China, ... The joint statement is a signal to China: 'Don't push too far.'

The joint statement is the most important achievement in the two years since the start of six-party talks,

The judge asked president Saddam Hussein about his family's statement that his legal team had been fired and he confirmed it.

The contents of the statement are most ridiculous and a phantom of great imagination.

Their statement was: if you reduce my wages by 60 percent, take my health care, take our pensions ... we'll strike your plant.

Their (terms of service) statement was clearly crafted to protect the GLBT community. And I think they wanted to basically protect them in this instance, too. But they seem to have overstepped what was appropriate.

The Minister really set a positive tone. I think it's the first time an education minister made a public statement that funding in these areas was flat.

The Fed is growing more uncomfortable about inflation, ... This is a more hawkish statement and signals that more tightening is on the way.

Their whole goal is to create news photographs ... and make a statement to the world on how numerous they are and how happy they are.

The investment by Craftsmen into their new facility is a testament to their dedication to their trailer customers' needs. This expansion is a strong statement of their ongoing commitment to providing high quality products and services to the trucking industry. It is also a demonstration of the ongoing commitment on behalf of our dealers to anticipate the growing needs of Utility customers.

The FBI was asked apparently on 16 prior occasions to produce every witness statement in connection with the bombing investigation and apparently on 16 separate occasions they failed. Based upon that, I have no confidence whatsoever in any assertion they might make at this point that everything has been produced.

The Fed cut rates back in November as a growth insurance policy, and here we are, four months later, and employment is still declining. This is an important statement to makers of monetary policy -- you need to come in here and do something to get an extra insurance policy.

The Fed did not lower the fed funds rate, but their statement indicates a 180 degree about-face in terms of their view of the risks facing the economy, ... It looks to me they're ready to do what they have to do when they have to do it. They just aren't exactly sure when they have to do it.

The federal budget should be a statement of our national values. Sadly, the Republican budget fails that test.

The fewer role models you have, the harder it will be for you to imagine you could do it, too. My hope is that Genesis supports not just those emerging writers but that it's making a statement that writing is important, that the imagination being channeled to something on the page is possible.

The Fed rate hike and statement has largely been digested by the market.

The (Fed's) statement is going to be critical. But the Fed needs to send the message that the economic recovery is on track and sustainable, that Katrina is not going to derail it,

The Fed's statement turned out to be more benign than people were expecting. Before the meeting, people were thinking the Fed would be more hawkish but their comments seemed to suggest that they were not overly concerned about inflation,

The Fed statement hasn't made me change my focus on data. I still think that those that will be important are those that give us a sense of capacity constraints and inflation.

The Fed statement is a neutral to slightly friendly development, ... The fact that they maintained neutral directive helps, but doesn't mean they can't tighten again.

The Fed statement was clear about the likelihood of further rate increases, ... That outlook, combined with Dell's warning, was enough to damp demand for stocks today.

The Fed statement was clear about the likelihood of further rate increases. That outlook, combined with Dell's warning, was enough to damp demand for stocks today.

The Federal Reserve purposely seeks not to surprise the market. And it delivered no surprise today, keeping rates steady. The statement following the meeting confirmed what the market has suspected, namely that demand is moderating bringing it closer to the economy's growth potential.

The Federal Reserve, with the ink barely dry on its statement of intent to move in a measured pace, has begun a new theme that says 'measured' may be too slow.

The Fed has made a statement here that they are not going to allow higher energy costs to translate into inflation.

The largest user of such a system is probably going to be the fishing industry. They need ocean data; they use ocean data; they live out on it every day. But this statement and the fact there are only a couple fishermen here concerns me.

That's as far as I'm going because I think it's unfair to make any kind of statement until Eric has a chance to get another opinion and sit down with all the information and then he can make an educated decision on what he'd like to do.

That's an important statement to make, and I think that certainly has to get out there because I think it is still -- there is a lot of fear among seniors,

That seemed to change the texture of the market, given that the accompanying statement from the bank was a little bit more on the hawkish side of expectations.

It obviously makes a statement about status and the ability to afford it but I think it's also a spontaneous, celebratory thing.

It's by far the biggest public statement on immigration policy on one side or the other that we've ever seen.

It's Jason's time to take the next step, and sometimes when players can't get to certain places, it's up to a coach to take them there. I want him to know going in that I've got the confidence in him to do that. By giving him the ball Opening Day, I can't make a bigger statement than that.

It's big. This game usually is down the line in October or November. Starting off, I think it's going to be a statement maker. I think it's going to make a statement for both cities.

The US dollar may see some positional adjustment on the uncertainty of the contents of the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) statement after the decision ... but 25 basis points is a done deal.

It seemed like someone needed to take my statement since I was an eyewitness to a murder case,

I quite like the Queen. Now, this must come as a fairly amazing statement for someone who is avowedly left wing, pro-independence and anti-monarchy, but there you go.

In terms of investment banking, in terms of capital markets, in terms of investment management, really everything was very positive. Their outlook statement was also quite positive: their backlogs are up compared to where they were last year and they expect to be able to continue to pick up market share.

Iran will have to consider the statement in Tehran and will respond accordingly.

Iraq has been a conflict without timelines, without an exit strategy and indeed without a mission statement from day one,

If there is any violation in the land issue, or any statement that encourages the building of the wall, that it would destroy the peace process and leave nothing for negotiation,

His fastball was short (Friday), and his command was mediocre. That being said, you're normally not able to make that statement and have a pitcher only give up one run in five-plus innings at Coors Field. So he deserves a pat on the back for that.

highly significant statement from someone of his authority and stature within republicanism.

His defense in this case, so quickly, seemed like an about-face, from taking a stand to a ridiculous statement a fan might make to another fan in a bar. It certainly didn't seem like he thought that one through.

I highly regret what appears to be a leak of the statement of objections sent by the commission at the end of August, ... To speak of a fine when Microsoft has not yet disputed the commission's preliminary findings both in fact and law, as is it's right, is premature.

If your foundation statement misrepresents the basic statute, then this basic mistake permeates the document.

In theory, one might say judge each case on its individual merits, but some doubt whether it would be done in a proper way, ... There isn't going to be an easy solution. I think if you have a policy statement that homosexuals ought not to be studying for the priesthood at least it gives seminaries a way to act.

In these circumstances, and given the continuing subsidies available to Boeing for the launch of the 787, the statement of the USTR is surprising. We will make contact in order to find out what exactly lies behind the USTR statement.

I have to say that the statement is very interesting. It does appear to break new ground.

I have thus given you a full statement of all that I know respecting the origin of Mormonism.

I have to condemn strongly the statement of President Clinton about his government's plans to overthrow the government of Iraq, ... This is a flagrant violation of U.N. resolutions and international law.

Investors are having problems with reliability and the problem is that it's not impossible to fake a statement of cash flows.

I gave a statement and said what happened. I'm not out there recruiting for anybody. Ole Miss isn't paying me to recruit. I'm not stupid. I know the rules.

Camp for them is going to be very competitive for them. They all have experience now, and they all believe that they can be a No. 1. And I think they all think they can be our No. 1 this year, so we are looking for one, two or all three of them to make a big statement in camp.

Higgins is pompous, a braggart, egocentric. He makes a clear statement at the beginning that he stands alone, he's independent, he doesn't need anybody. What he doesn't count on is how attached he is going to be to her (Doolittle). That's what appeals to the audience seeing this guy who is a pompous ass really humiliate himself.

He's told me that once the season is over he will make a pitch to keep Ed in Vancouver. His statement to me was they would try in earnest for a week, and if it doesn't happen, then everyone takes their chances. I would anticipate July 1 is going to come pretty quickly.

I'll say this, it is a fair statement to say the program is working. It's the integrity issue that transcends it. That's why we not only need tougher penalties, but we need to go to independent testing so there's nobody who doesn't understand that we are serious. Same thing with amphetamines.

I'll stop smoking, I'll stop shopping and I'll wear a bra. People think I'm trying to make a fashion statement because I never wear a bra. It's really that I'm a tomboy at heart.

By playing the likes of Brazil and Chile we are sending out a pretty loud statement and these guys want to be involved. Imagine if we found another 10 or 12 of a very good standard that we didn't know about. It can only be good for the game.

Certainly the message was directed at African-Americans both inside and outside New Orleans. It's a political message that he intends to be the mayor of a majority black city. But the statement that God intended New Orleans to be majority black certainly could be interpreted as inflammatory by non-black voters.

He told me to steal the tip. I looked at his feet (the Jackets' Thompson) and knew he was going to tap it back(wards). Their guy didn't go for it and and I was able to get it. That's how you make a statement and we went on a 9-1 run.

He told them what had happened with the original statement he gave. He repeated that several times. They didn't like his answers.

How about a declarative statement that they're not going to hurt children? They still haven't said it.

how an individual granted a show on your network could utter such a statement in 21st century America.

Hours before the Georgian invasion, Russia had been working to secure a United Nations Security Council statement calling for a renunciation of force by both Georgia and South Ossetians. The statement that could have averted bloodshed was blocked by western countries.

I don't know how you have a basketball coach if he's suspended for the entire season. It's a fair statement to say this is not the first such allegation to come against coach Washington over the years, but it will be the principal's job to handle the situation.

I don't know if Canada winning both the men's and the women's titles makes a statement going into the Olympics, other than that we're still around. We've had a strong team with this crew of people for a while now ? hopefully it means we have the momentum going in.

George, for the last two days, was stressing the fact that, if the playoffs started tomorrow, (Memphis) would be the team we'd be playing against. I think we wanted to make a statement that if we play y'all in the playoffs, this is what y'all are going to see.

He said that we are planning for a seasonal second half, and he said that the fourth-quarter holiday jump up was not a sure bet. That's, of course, a fair statement to make in this environment.

The two governments, the UUP and other parties should grasp the new opportunity that this unprecedented statement from the IICD creates.

There was a naive quality in 1982 around technology and the start of video games. And that's like the start of electronic music - there was this statement and, ideologically, these things to fight for.

There was a significant increase in the number of emergent CT scans performed after the release of the NCI statement in 2002, ... As physicians we should make judicious use of CT scans a priority.

The rest of the world has long overlooked the potential of the Arab world. George Clooney was in Dubai last year and people are starting to look into this region. Making this film here is a very good statement for this area,

This is a very fine reconstruction of Mozart. My hope is that the mass will not be just a concert, but will feel spiritual. That it will make a statement about the human condition.

These trucks are built for customers who want to make a statement -- they promote as much as they perform. CXT owners have successfully used the trucks to promote their business. We anticipate that RXT owners will use the trucks to draw attention to their hobbies, while MXT owners will seek to create an indelible image.

They made a little bit of a statement to themselves today. We need to pick up some momentum and go strong here.

They kept the risk-assessment portion of the statement identical to that in January, which means they have a tightening bias. Another 25 basis points at the May meeting is on the table and in play.

It was a good match for us. We went out there pretty fired up and wanted to make a statement in the first round. I think they did with the shutout.

It was more a statement about the network and our mandate to move forward, ... a very clear sign in the ratings that it was time to move on.

It was more than a statement game. It was a championship game for us. We wanted to control our destiny.

It was a positive result and their outlook statement of 20 percent-plus EPS growth was pretty solid.

It's an extremely precise statement of what seems, 35 years later, to be the central constitutional question just now.

It'll depend on how the market interprets the statement and whether or not they can tell if the Fed closed the door to further hikes. If they haven't, they'll want to know how wide that crack is.

It'll help the departments out. It is a nice statement to show how the commissioners have turned the health insurance program around,

It's dangerous. Because everything you did during the regular season gets thrown out the window, and North Dakota can make the same statement because every team has the same record right now.