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Whether our efforts are, or not, favored by life, let us be able to say, when we come near the great goal, "I have done what I could.

Louis Pasteur

Men judge us by the success of our efforts. God looks at the efforts themselves.

Charlotte Bronte

He was a little frustrated with the efforts of the firefighters.

Jim Flaherty

This wasn't one of our better efforts and you can't afford to come out with less than your best effort against a team like H-F.

Mike Angel

There has to be a much better coordination of public and private efforts so that a lot more of the people who apply are actually eligible.

James Firman

Wachovia really put forth their best efforts to get the two companies together. But they didn't feel that they would get along well.

Marni Pont O'doherty

Even with our best efforts to motivate our folks, it was difficult to get people out to vote.

Christian Anderson

We're committing all our efforts into the talks. We can't comment on timeframe, price or any other details.

Hideo Azuma

What we're really doing is running a modern airline with classic airplanes. Our maintenance efforts have to go well above and beyond what an airline with new airplanes has to do. It's quite a challenge.

Tracy Perkins

It's very clear they are redoubling their efforts.

Susan King

We have yearly grassroots efforts where we get feedback. That is how we know what we're doing.

Joe Clemente

The earnings could be huge. You have to believe that with all the efforts to get costs down we could be seeing a lot of positive surprises.

Jim Griffin

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts.

Nagarjuna

Our efforts to advance Arab-Israeli peace.

Richard Boucher

I want to assure . . . (that) the state and federal agencies are coordinating their efforts.

Mark Udall

The events of March 11th have rightly led us to redouble our efforts.

Brian Cowen

We are still confident this ordinance change will make it before the council, and will pass as we continue our efforts.

David Meeks

We weren't able despite all efforts to reach solutions that would satisfy everyone.

Hajim Al hasani

We will continue talks tomorrow. We will make efforts so that we will be able to bring about concrete results tomorrow.

Akitaka Saiki

Elmwood is a very good basketball team. We will need one of our best efforts to defeat them.

Tim Rippy

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

Robert Collier

There'll be emotion at the end but this isn't the end, ... We have a couple of big efforts to go.

George Gregan

It depends on the mine's conditions. We are going to put all our efforts into it.

Xavier Garcia

We had a pretty good day. We had some really good efforts out of some of the kids. It's amazing what a couple of days of practice for you.

Tom Roberts

These efforts I believe are clear proof of our intentions and our direction: We want peace!

Benjamin Netanyahu

A lot of it is related to cleanup efforts as debris is removed.

Paul Chambers

We've got to get these kids one of these games. They deserve it. This is one of the best efforts we've had in a long time.

Pat Dennis

There is a lot of focus on counter-drug efforts on the part of Rene Preval.

Tim Carney

Our fundraising efforts are being developed with a plan to start a capital campaign in the future.

Brent Stolzenthaler

An historic moment for global efforts to combat climate change.

Margot Wallstrom

It's really very nice for everyone here to get some recognition for their efforts.

Andy Munson

There have been some outstanding individual efforts on this tour, but collectively it's been great.

Chris Cairns

I am really proud of our guys. We got a lot of solid efforts.

Shane Murphy

The businesses in this area are very good about supporting our efforts because it benefits them as well as us. Their contributions are very important because our annual operating costs are between $100,000 and $150,000.

David Hull

Our efforts to find a fair resolution to this matter continue. The process is not complete, yet.

Ron Ishoy

We are continuing our efforts to work collaboratively with the flight attendants unit.

Kate Moser

This is the last week I get to coach Ian and his commitment and dedication to the club and to the community deserves my best efforts as a coach.

Matt Elliott

It was very much like old Plano basketball. I felt it was one of our best defensive efforts all year.

Tom Inman

We are making efforts to calm the situation now. Employees are not affected and are continuing with their jobs.

Kasan Mulyono

But our efforts to improve this place have been interrupted by the city.

Scott Monroe

The relief efforts are over now, and we're in the rebuilding phase.

Adam Salmon

We've gone through several different efforts to bring the state into compliance. It's very common for the state to adjust their policies...but we didn't see that with this case.

Roey Thorpe

This will avoid many divided efforts and differences that may occur.

Her Highness Shaikha Sabeeka

US efforts between now and March may have to be low profile, but Washington need not be dormant.

David Makovsky

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

This is indicative of the kind of staff we have ... and we applaud your efforts.

Joe Cook

The PPA is a very large milestone for the project. That will accelerate our efforts.

Matthew Hantzmon

The humanitarian situation on the ground is deteriorating rapidly despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Sadako Ogata

I'm outraged not only by his own deception, but his efforts to enlist players and assistant coaches in this scheme.

Robert Sloan

God has no intention of setting a limit to the efforts of man to conquer space.

Pius Xii

A blow to our efforts to improve women's health around the world.

Nita Lowey

We do appreciate their efforts. Unfortunately, the factors that led us to this decision have not changed.

Wilhelm Meya

It's all about winning and moving on. You have to be a little bit lucky, but I thought defensively, it was one of our better efforts.

Stan Eagleson

We have established a leadership position in efforts to bridge the digital divide.

Jerry Grasso

Now, we've also got new major fundraising efforts.

Jim Ford

These efforts deserve applause and support. They have required much effort and commitment and represent a desirable 'New Auburn'.

James Fisher

We have had no further contact -- again, no contact -- but we are making all efforts to attain their immediate freedom.

Michel Barnier

Our humanitarian efforts are being destroyed on the ground.

Radhia Achouri

The diplomats backed the government in its efforts to appease the situation.

Michel Brunache

You either love the profession or not. There can be no halfhearted efforts.

Connie Gens

You don't move on if you don't win at this time of year. I'm proud of our efforts but disappointed.

Pat Douglass

We hope we can plug into your efforts.

Max Anderson

It really dilutes the efforts of collective bargaining.

Pat Santeramo

We will make all possible efforts to unify the format for consumers' sake.

Yoshihide Fujii

We are making great efforts to keep the agency clean.

Sudirman Said

Tonight was probably one of our best defensive efforts.

Brooke Svendsen

This weekend we have checked addresses that could have been connected to him. So far we have had no success with this. We will continue efforts to trace this man.

Finn Abrahamsen

I thought we had some good individual efforts, but overall they dominated us.

John Connell

They are redoubling their efforts to reach an agreement.

Susan King

We have an obligation to make efforts to see if we can reach agreements, but we don't have to come into any agreement.

Patrick Doyle

The success of our efforts is not assured.

Donald Carty

I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people's efforts than 100% of my own efforts.

John D. Rockefeller

We are very happy that the school board endorsed our efforts.

Joan Winter

We attribute to this car a great part of our ambition and our efforts to win new customers.

Sergio Marchionne

We're pleased by the decision. We thank Congressman Kirk for all of his efforts on our behalf.

Mary O'brien

I understand why they are redoubling their efforts to get around to show there is some sensitivity.

Paul Berendt

We stopped collection efforts in the zip codes affected and set up financial relief packages.

Chris Spencer

My concern is that (impact fees) not be a hindrance to our efforts with economic development.

Doug Carter

I regret to announce the end of my efforts to mediate the Microsoft antitrust case.

Richard Posner

We would certainly like the efforts of our crew team to be recognized. We would welcome this.

Doug Beard

We always coordinate our efforts with FEMA and the state EOC, (Emergency Operations Command).

John Fuller

From this point on, the race's advancement will come from the efforts of its individuals.

Shelby Steele

Despite our best efforts, we were not able to reach a broader agreement.

David Spooner

We've decided that the actual digitization is not our core competency. What we want to invest all our efforts in is adding value on top of that content.

Danielle Tiedt

Holly is doing a really good job. She has had two back-to-back really good efforts. She's really hitting her spots.

Janet Tate

Since the acquisition of Eckerd, our American team has invested considerable efforts into its integration and operation.

Jean Coutu

Everyone is just really, really working diligently on the cleanup efforts. Cleanup is priority one.

Kate King

This is the next step in our ongoing efforts.

Pat Teeters

This helps explain why the food industry has blocked any efforts to have hearings.

Ben Cohen

Approach the game with no preset agendas and you'll probably come away surprised at your overall efforts.

Phil Jackson

The NRSC has never heard of them and we're not affiliated with their fund-raising efforts.

Dan Allen

It might add a little urgency to efforts that are already under way.

Dean Mccarron

Friday night was one of our best efforts. We played pretty well.

Michael Mayer

It did hamper some efforts.

Michelann Ooten

The Prime Minister has directed that we should make efforts to have a public awareness campaign on conservation.

Petroleum Minister Murli Deora

Despite efforts to address it, it's still a major health issue and a major challenge.

Beth Trapani

I do beseech you to direct your efforts more to preparing youth for the path and less to preparing the path for the youth.

Ben Lindsey

We?re glad to be able to support restoration efforts.

Stacey Johnson

The tax code should not hinder our efforts to rebuild in the Gulf Coast and care for those hit by the hurricane.

Dave Camp

Our efforts are coordinated, and we are working toward a fabulous event in 2007. Not only for 2007, but beyond.

Debby Padgett

I hope this does not delay in any way our efforts to get this project done.

John Marks

It's an ongoing effort and you'll see additional efforts throughout the year.

Neal Shear

We have to coordinate our efforts.

Malcolm Rifkind

After years of efforts, it's time for China to develop 3G.

Wang Xudong

This is an effort to buttress and support and compliment all the other efforts that are going on.

Stephen Benjamin

We devote a good amount of time, energy and efforts educating them about bigotry and hatred.

Barry Morrison

This is right up there with one of our best team efforts.

Ben Gordon

Openness to countries of goodwill that might want to augment our efforts.

George Charamba

We are disappointed by these results, and we are taking decisive actions to accelerate our repositioning efforts.

Joseph Mcgrath

Efforts to change (Japan's) economic system need to continue for years.

Yoshihiko Miyauchi

It was your combined efforts that made your response to this crisis so remarkable.

Rick Hillier

This challenge continues NASA's efforts to broaden interest in innovative concepts.

Brant Sponberg

What it says is that they are making efforts to change and diversify.

Sen Jackie Winters

They have some [measurement] efforts going on, but it is still a big area for improvement for most of them.

Brent Hieggelke

People try to recycle, but even well-intentioned efforts are not followed through.

Ted Smith

There will continue to be efforts to promote alternative fuels in Wisconsin.

Jack Jablonski

Disney is already an early supporter of Apple's video efforts.

Ross Rubin

That's something we obviously are hoping will carry into his efforts in Washington, D.C..

Craig Obey

The year kicks off with the efforts on Jazz.

Robert Milton

Our country, which holds the G8 presidency in 2006, will make its contribution to global efforts to combat bird flu.

Gennady Onishchenko

Addiction is a serious problem for our nation, and the efforts that individuals make against this problem benefit us all.

John Walters

It was also one of our better defensive efforts. We attacked really well and got our win in the first game of the tournament.

Tom Lorkovic

We are supportive of the efforts of the business community to drive forward toward a community college.

Dan Francisco

We still had a long way to go and it was imperative to retain continuity in our efforts.

Jim Whitaker

All of our efforts focus on the Southeast area.

Adam Sanders

Our team really struggled. But I was happy with both my and my team's efforts.

Art Linares

The two have become one and players are making concerted efforts on and off the court to see it works.

Tyrone Taylor

It is difficult sometimes to keep up very costly conservation efforts, but this is something the Zoological Society has been committed to.

Christina Simmons

We take the possibility seriously and efforts to address it seriously.

Chris Winans

The law currently on the books - that's enforced - is so antiquated that the net result has been, (that) despite all of our best efforts, Canada's become a piracy haven.

Graham Henderson

Our efforts are valuable even in this case.

Frank Gonzalez

We must redouble our efforts not just to stop this war, but to say 'no' to an attack on Iran.

Mark Serwotka

I'm a big fan of character. We had a really good outing with some really gutsy efforts.

Tim Curts

We're going to have to double or triple our efforts.

Peter Smerdon

Our combined efforts to deal with the water challenge have turned our vulnerability into a strength.

Lee Hsien Loong

Her efforts to limit lawsuits and access to the courts are troubling.

Joan Claybrook

Our ongoing efforts include continuous incremental improvements in all areas.

Sandy Sanderson

I'm concerned that there's some duplication of efforts and some other areas that are left unattended.

Christine Quinn

It's going to take many, many smaller efforts to close the gap. But there are many things we can do.

Nick Velasquez

Efforts are under way to investigate further. The administration is also trying to arrest those clerics who were believed to be there.

Shah Zaman Khan

We have made extensive efforts to reach out to eBay users.

Steve Holmes

We're redoubling our efforts to be more industry-focused.

Darren Cunningham

We will continue these efforts against coalition forces.

Mullah Dadullah

Sometimes you need government programs to commercialize some of these efforts.

Giovanni Coratolo

There's no question there will be an acceleration of efforts.

Ralph Neas

It's the little efforts that can make a big difference.

Lisa Schirch

North Dakota is helping with the relief efforts and we will continue to provide more assistance.

John Hoeven

The boys really deserve to be in the final. Not only because of their efforts tonight, but because of their attitude throughout the tournament.

Juande Ramos

The results are disappointing. We'll have to redouble our efforts.

Pat Gleason

We had excellent efforts and we ran a smart race for the mid-80 temperatures.

Clint Chamberlin

It would only be a result of our efforts to produce the world's best cars.

Katsuaki Watanabe

I think the efforts of the zoning committee are very much appreciated.

Rich Herman

The cooperation we get from the DEA and, certainly, all the efforts from the district attorney, have improved the safety situation.

William Lansdowne

This has never been a knock on the efforts of any law enforcement agency or anything like that.

Todd Portune

I have concluded that the current controversy has completely overshadowed our efforts to expand the American dream to all Americans.

Christopher Bond

We think it's an excellent blueprint or guide for directing our collaborative efforts.

Stephen Johnson

We are concentrating our efforts on them.

Thomas Steg

By having all of the contact information up to date and controlled at a central location, our marketing efforts are much more effective now.

Fletcher Klap

Our efforts have always been, and will continue to be, to make sure the driver ... and the passenger are not consuming the alcohol.

Lt. David Waltemeyer

On the state level, these efforts will continue.

Stuart Anderson

We hope that the current political and diplomatic efforts will be successful, ... would have very negative effects.

Yevgeny Primakov

All efforts to develop elementary education are part of concrete actions to achieve Millennium Development Goals.

Erna Witoelar

The president wanted to see as much as he could without impeding the relief efforts.

Erin Healy

Our operating expenses came down thanks to our cost-reduction efforts.

Eric Yu

A number of people have been touched by Community Compact efforts.

Emily Johnson

We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers.

Emmeline Pankhurst

We will continue our efforts to prevent the disease commutating to people.

Zhou Liyuan