Quotes about Testimony

A ruling against Mayo gives the district attorney the ability to put up perjured testimony.

Wayne Tartline

[But to others, Rice's testimony served as an effective response to recent criticism — and will probably help ease some of the controversy.] I don't think the Bush administration could have been better served, ... This was a brilliant performance — and I say this as a critic of the Bush administration on a lot of things.

Michael Mcfaul

Testimony is an integral part of the Black religious tradition. It is the occasion where the believer stands before the community of faith in order to give account of the hope that is in him or her.

James Cone

I think it's the best thing I ever recorded. It's on no label, so it's an entirely independent project. We recorded a live album and DVD, the DVD has the entire testimony, the entire night on it. We couldn't put that whole thing on the CD so basically it's the songs and a little bit of talking.

Kirk Talley

The judge took a good opportunity to review the evidence and listen to the testimony and made the right decision.

David Byers

The witness whose testimony was struck was their first and perhaps their strongest witness, and so that could make it difficult going forward on the case.

Carl W. Tobias

I would imagine the government lawyers are as equally worried about his testimony as the defense lawyers.

Brad Lewis

They were beautiful, vibrant girls. They can't come here and tell you their testimony about how Jesus saved them because they're dead.

Linda Humphrey

When they eventually ran out of food, some but not all resorted to eating the flesh of those who'd died. This story has mythic power in large part as a testimony to what people are capable of when pushed to the extremes of human experience. Some become savages. Some become heroes.

James Houston

We've created a list based on calls and then we go to the house and talk to the people. When volunteers come in, they evaluate the situation based on the testimony of the people and difficulty of the task and the volunteers determine what they will be able to do.

Rev. Carlos Wilson

On a number of occasions, he sliced people down. The tribe's lawyers were not able to shake my testimony.

Chuck Cushman

There are several prosecution witnesses who have cut deals or received substantial consideration for their testimony.

Mark Retana

It's on Wednesdays, and it's basically a religious service with the second half open to anyone who wants to stand up and give testimony or thanks for a healing.

Daniel Johnson

Open your mind, open your heart and focus on the record, ... If you are in fact disposed to vote for impeachment in the name of a justice that is fair and blind and impartial, please do so only on the basis of the real record and the real testimony not on the basis of what someone else tells you is in the record.

Gregory Craig

New information has emerged to show the evidence upon which I relied in sentencing Mr. Morales to death — Mr. Samuelson's testimony — is false.

Judge Charles Mcgrath

We are thrilled to have a proven leader of Sam's caliber join the Staubach team in Northern California. The addition of Sam is testimony to the strength of the Staubach service platform.

Tom Maloney

We've gone a long way in a very short period of time here, even since [Federal Reserve Chairman Alan] Greenspan's testimony or comments back in December about irrational exuberance, ... So we could see some continued volatility, some choppiness but I expect the economic data will probably be supportive.

William Meehan

He was very important and it's important to remember that. He had a very strong testimony.

Kelly Eisenhour

Most members have not decided yet. We will know better about the situation on the Hill by Friday after secretary of state Rice's testimony. She will be the most articulate and persuasive advocate of the agreement.

Robert Blackwill

I'm disappointed I was not able to persuade the court to seize the opportunity to become the first state Supreme Court to require expert testimony in order to prove that a still image transmitted by computer is of a real person rather than a virtual person.

Richard Emanuel

We are extremely proud of John and Keith for earning this prestigious recognition. It is testimony to not just their outstanding accomplishments in 2005, but to their stature as top lawyers in their respective practices.

Stephen Neal

The jurors realized these were two hardworking and talented young men who came from very little, from a decent family, and who were charged with crimes supported only by false testimony from criminals and lies.

Gerald Shargel

I know that's your testimony, Senator Torricelli, but it is not accurate.

Robert Torricelli

The director's testimony on behalf of the mayor offers us a magnificent 16 cent reduction in our residential property tax rate. That's just about to me and the people I'm speaking on behalf of an insult.

Bob Grantham

Surfers Paradise has a great atmosphere and the circuit is very challenging. It's incredible that we have gone 14 years without a two-time winner, but I guess that is testimony to how tough the place really is.

Jimmy Vasser

This case has turned into a he said, she said situation with no forensic evidence to back up the state's testimony.

Stephen Lindsay

We'll probably have more testimony ... with a result (on remedies) somewhere in mid-summer.

William Kovacic

The jury's attention will be riveted on their testimony.

Jonathan Halpern

I view that as a tremendous achievement and testimony that the rugby authorities are doing a job in that respect. Apart from broadening our base of young players, we are currently setting the pace at under-19 and under-21 (international) level ? something which we can be extremely proud of.

Jake White

We are asking the court (for) the opportunity to be able to present the testimony that has been suppressed up to this point so that the court will make a fair and impartial ruling on Elian's fate.

Laura Fabar

I am shocked and dismayed by the numerous leaks regarding Mrs. Currie's grand jury testimony, ... I want to be absolutely clear: to the extent there is any implication or the slightest suggestion that Mrs. Currie believed that the president or anyone else tried to influence her recollection, that is absolutely false and a mischaracterization of the facts.

Lawrence Wechsler

The fate of no citizen should rest on the testimony of such a man so richly rewarded.

Brendan Sullivan

I'm afraid that these kind of agreements will not help us in getting more information. I'm afraid there is some clause in this settlement which binds the party to keep some of the facts secret. Our commission will have to look at other possibilities of gaining evidence by testimony or other initiatives.

Thomas Bach

Her life will become a testimony to observe from a distance, and inspire us to fight for a better tomorrow.

Dujuan Smith

Testimony showed my client (Copeland) didn't have anything to drink. My client did not provoke this fight.

Richard Patton

This is just a very strong testimony to the life Johnny lead.

Johnny Oates

We don't believe isolated testimony on cross examination by one of our witnesses had such an impact that it defeated the reliability of all of the other testimony that was presented during the trail. So, that's why we're going to continue to pursue the matter. And that's one of the biggest reasons why we're disappointed.

Alan Curry

I think it's a testimony to the popularity of these artists.

Shaun Dingwerth

It looks bad. It's only witness tampering if you attempt to impact their testimony. But he's come within a coat of paint of doing that.

Brian Wice

I think the jury was in a position to judge the credibility of the testimony.

Tim Ward

There were so many elements, which is typical of them. To be in business for so long and remain independent is testimony to their continuing creativity, innovation and skill as businessmen.

Glenda Bailey

This is pretty bizarre behavior, but what you'll hear in testimony is that these are two pretty odd people.

David Temple

We think, in some areas, she provided erroneous testimony that is in disagreement with the president's testimony, and particularly in specific areas having to do with the grand jury.

Gregory Craig

Our position has always been to use all available legal means to gather full and truthful testimony for the grand jury as expeditiously as possible.

Charles Bakaly

He's operating under a definition the city gave him of what constitutes a city prisoner, and if that definition is wrong, the testimony is going to be useless.

C. Burt Newell

He did his best, and cleverly, to imply that he's sympathetic to Roe and its value as precedent. But we'd be foolish to take his testimony as an assurance that he's supportive of the right to choice or even the more fundamental right to privacy.

Jim Jordan

The testimony and the week's data played in nicely with our expectation for 5 percent fed funds in May and little change for quite some time thereafter.

Peter Hooper

The testimony from the Farm Bill Forum listening sessions across the country indicated that the farm bill is working. If you're going to do anything, draft one that mirrors that.

Doug Peterson

If I understand your testimony correctly, it was the Honor Code everyone was worried about. No one thought they'd raped anybody.

Jere Reneer

Further investigation revealed conflicting facts and statements taken through sworn testimony that resulted in the charges being dropped. We found no evidence to support sworn complaints and found conflicting information to where we couldn't substantiate the allegations.

Spencer Mann

The government is either going to consent to a retrial because the jury verdict was tainted by potentially perjured testimony or the government is going to have to explain to the court why the prejudiced testimony was harmless -- in other words, that the testimony did not influence the jury's verdict.

Tai Park

They have indicated that they are not finished with her testimony yet, and we will have at least one more appearance.

Lawrence Wechsler

His testimony showed that they [NYSE management and Goldman Sachs] did this behind their backs, ... He was asked to rubber-stamp a deal.

William Higgins

It is my practice that if a person is identified as a potential target witness or suspect, that unless I have some assurance in some way the government is not in any way attempt to prosecute them, then I instruct them they have a privilege under the Fifth Amendment not to give testimony.

Jerry Summers

Ninety percent of the evidence is going to be the testimony of these 42 inmate witnesses, and every single one will be getting something.

Dean Steward

There's going to be an element of caution in his testimony. I don't think he's going to be ready to declare that the recession is over.

Michael Moran

These three districts have been involved with that from the start. This long-standing relationship is testimony of our ability to work together.

Connie Rutledge

The trial court has already said it's a good-faith mistake. I think the Court of Appeals is not going to get involved in this. I think everybody realizes Harris County got hoodwinked as much as the defense did with Park Dietz's testimony.

Gerald Treece

There is a conflict between the testimony of Monica Lewinsky and Vernon Jordan, ... Miss Lewinsky says in a particular meeting that Mr. Jordan -- where they discussed about notes that she had been keeping, and Mr. Jordan said go home and make sure they are not there. Mr. Jordan denies that.

Asa Hutchinson

They may have given less than truthful testimony to this board.

Larry Leake

We're not asking you to give them a reward for good citizenship, ... Believe their testimony.

Robin Baker

I think the outrage was against the fashion types, the glossy types who went back on their testimony. There's an extraordinary delight in setting them right.

Dipankar Gupta

The decline in the readiness of Iraqi forces described in (the) testimony is a major reversal for the United States. We expected to be far better off today, not only in terms of the highest readiness category, but the second.(category of readiness).

Anthony H. Cordesman

The prior reviews had a certain sense of cover-ups than an honest full-fledged review. It's essentially to raise it a notch from a standard review to a now criminal review. When you have people taking testimony under oath, it makes it harder to cover things.

Dan Goure

People are beginning to believe more and more there will be a rate cut and that Greenspan's testimony will indicate that's what is going to happen. So you have the financial stocks very strong on both sides of the border. The Dow really takes off and the TSE joined the party.

Josef Schachter

We were granted one of them. A major. He was standing outside the courtroom with his granted immunity, and the judge ruled his testimony irrelevant.

Guy Womack

Chairman Greenspan's testimony next Thursday is unlikely to shift his message to signal that a pause is imminent, ... He will probably maintain confidence that the underpinnings of the recovery are sound and that the adjustment in the manufacturing sector will not broaden.

Bruce Kasman

And to be here as the man I am now is just a testimony to what God can do in people's lives.

Travis Todd

Imagine how this looks to William Mayo. This guy admits to lying, he admits to giving false testimony and still William is trying to get a court to hear this case.

Wayne Tartline

It seemed to us important to judge [Roberts] on the basis of what we knew about him. He has not manifested, in the testimony that he provided, the sort of commitment to constitutional rights that are important to our community to deserve to be confirmed. If they want our support for another nominee, they're going to have to do better. That seems to be an important message to send.

Jon Davidson

But the vast amount of the testimony was in regard to the historical conspiracy, the working arrangements involved in the cocaine trafficking that was going on.

Leigh Foreman

When people see and hear testimony with their own eyes and ears, we have a better opportunity to understand how a verdict can be reached.

Henry Schleiff

I don't believe we completed public testimony. We heard only testimony about those who are in support of that, and I think if there are those that have a different view, we should hear from them as well.

Rep. Roz Mcgee

The survival of this flag for nearly 200 years is a visible testimony to the strength and perseverance of the nation, and we hope that it will inspire many more generations in the future.

Brent Glass

Fujimori has repeatedly claimed that there is no evidence against him and that these charges are nothing more than political persecution. But in the cases we examined, substantial testimony and documentation point to his direct criminal responsibility for serious human rights abuses and institutionalized corruption.

Jose Miguel Vivanco

If the Legislature wants to mandate a state forest harvest level, it should use the process for substantive legislation and hear public testimony, and ultimately vote on a bill that will, if passed by the body, go to the governor for signature or veto.

Marvin Brown

They needed her testimony to make something happen. Without her testimony I guarantee you we wouldn't be here.

Steve Mottinger

We have enough evidence to charge him. There are several proofs of his crime. For example, the victims' confession, his landlord's testimony and checks on his computer and medical checkup of the victims.

Nguyen Duc Trinh

The fact that someone commissioned a poll doesn't mean anything. A poll is a snapshot of time that may or may not change as a result of the commissioner's testimony.

Dave Cox

I established a rule that any person named in witness testimony should not be named in the report unless that person has been charged with a crime.

Rafiq Hariri

You're going to see some powerful testimony from the families. It's going to be a chance for some of them to get closure as best they can.

Stephen Saltzburg

For more than a year, [special counsel Patrick J.] Fitzgerald has sought testimony from Ms. Miller about conversations she had with Mr. Libby. Her willingness to testify now was in part based on personal assurances given by Mr. Libby this month that he had no objection to her discussing their conversations with the grand jury, according to those officials briefed on the case.

David Johnston

We hope we will have for the first time actual documents of testimony from the tobacco industry that would demonstrate that the allegations that have been made by the 22 state attorney generals is in fact true, and will be major evidence in the many trials that are ongoing around this country.

Scott Harshbarger

If there is a time when you can order a psychiatric evaluation of a material witness, this is that case. She is the only witness whose testimony can convict him.

Angela Campbell

PROOF, n. Evidence having a shade more of plausibility than of unlikelihood. The testimony of two credible witnesses as opposed to that of only one.

Ambrose Bierce

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.

Stanley Rosenblatt

There will be another opportunity for public testimony.

Jeff Friedman

The people who spoke before, we do have a record of that, it's sworn testimony. Unless they have something brand new to say, we really need to limit (the public comment time). We don't need any philosophical comments. It has to be pertinent to what's being requested.

Mayor Greg Newman

The fever in the truck market continues without abatement and our industry leadership in that arena through May is more testimony to the durability, reliability and customer enthusiasm for our trucks, particularly our pickups and full-size sport utilities.

Ronald Zarrella

When I first saw that video I said that looks bad, but once we heard all the testimony and the circumstances about what happened, I didn't find it very difficult to make the decision we made.

Eric Reed

I can't get into all the testimony at this time. But we've been meeting with him for some period of time. And he had some allegations that we thought were significant enough and serious enough that we wanted him to testify in Congress.

Edward Whitfield