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We're taking a proactive approach, instead of waiting or seeing if anything happens.

Mike Stack

Our thought was we could be proactive and not have to wait until after we got smacked. I guess that's not going to happen.

Marc Levitan

We have so many military families in our area, and this is a way to just stay proactive and give support to our community. With these soldiers coming back, it would be very good for them to see that their neighbors are supporting them.

Yvette B. Mays

We're trying to be proactive here and prevent a bigger problem.

Steve Bowser

I just think that we need a government that is, perhaps, more open. I think we need to be more proactive, rather than reactionary.

Steve Whalen

What I would like to see is the European Commission taking a more proactive stance instead of a wait-and-see approach.

Rudy Provoost

We're trying to be very proactive, in the best interest of the shareholders.

Shelly Grice

We decided we could go ahead and be proactive.

Wayne Beatty

We have to go ahead with this proactive step to get the full funding for these critical road projects.

Commissioner Lee Weberman

Illinois has always been proactive in mine safety and it is very important that we as a state continue to look at new procedures ... to ensure our miners are as safe as they can be.

Chris Mccloud

This is going to be a very difficult year for me, to sit out. I've had a uniform on every year since I was 7 years old. For me to have to sit back and watch and not be proactive ... it's going to be hard for me.

Fred Hoiberg

The message is to reassure consumers that eating cooked chicken is perfectly safe. As our investors would hope, we are being proactive in preparing the materials in the event that we need to use them.

Jonathan Blum

We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted -- once they're gone -- they're never coming back. That's why this is so important now.

Dave Harter

We're watching the effort being made by the market leader, the company that has been proactive to reaching out to software companies.

Nancy Anderson

We're glad to participate in this latest review, but what we need is not so much a review, but proactive steps and investments that make cities safer and stronger.

Martin O'malley

In reaction to Katrina, we wanted to be extremely proactive.

Dave Byron

We're going to be proactive. In schools, you treat things like medical doctors – you observe, diagnose, and prescribe.

John Balas

The state has mandated we get more proactive in addressing this, ... We will adopt a specific policy on bullying.

Tom Beckett

The city has been very proactive. They rebuilt streets and improved the infrastructure in this area in anticipation of a neighborhood shopping center.

Peter Snook

I think it is a proactive step in being a deterrent. I think the presence of an officer is going to make people think twice about drinking underage.

Chris Bullins

The state, I think, needs to just be a little bit more proactive -- monitor the bridges more often and do something about it, not wait until these disasters happen all the time.

Chester Kahapea

We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted they're never coming back.

Dave Harter

I like the proactive stance the city is taking.

Larry Wells

We have to be more proactive. Depending where they come from, they don't know what we have to offer.

Gertrude Fraser

We're trying to be as proactive as we can. We are trying to be a part of the big picture.

Melissa Millecam

Eventually they will capitulate. But why not take the proactive step of consolidating.

Ray Soudah

GREDA and the city seem proactive in reaching out to attract new companies to the area. Galesburg has a strong, skilled labor pool.

Matt Marks

We need more proactive companies like Bank Windhoek that are willing to satisfy the needs of all Namibian citizens. I would like to congratulate Bank Windhoek for a job well done in expanding its branch network to all corners of the country.

Katrina Hanse

Coke is at an increasing disadvantage, ... Pepsi is locking up the non-carbonated segment. Coke is dealing with restructuring its internal problems while Pepsi is being proactive about growth.

Caroline Levy

The word was really out for three months before the event. The fair board members took a very proactive approach this year.

Angela Sidlo

We're trying to be proactive and not reactive to the situation. We need to have a little more compassion for the underprivileged. It's hard for them to get the help they need because they're looked down upon.

Debbie Miller

To manage, rather than be managed by the market, health plan executives need to be proactive. They need to look now at the issues likely to face the industry this year.

Jim Henry

We are proactive. We respond to complaints and proactively check neighborhoods for violations.

Ron Moore

Its just a proactive approach by the Postal Service nationwide to make sure that we don't have a repeat of the tragedy that we had in October of 2001.

James Adams

It's a state issue, state problem and I think they need to be proactive about fixing it before the counties come forward.

Mufi Hannemann

We took a proactive approach, and it worked. We placed sandbags in some hotspots on Monday, and they helped. They would have helped even more if we'd gotten even more rain.

Jim Durrett

As a church leader, I must commit my organization, its leaders and members to more decisive and proactive involvement. We will continue, and be more active in community outreach [programs], and we will be even more engaged in social reform.

Patrick Allen

As in any time when our operations are very proactive and going out after the terrorists groups, the insurgent groups, there is always the possibility that our casualties will go up.

Steve Boylan

There is also an incentive to take a proactive leadership position ahead of market changes, such as the increased access by foreign banks to China's domestic market at the end of the year.

Clarence Koo

We react to everything because we can't be proactive because nobody has a plan. We get arguments between municipalities. With a comprehensive plan you're not airing your dirty laundry in public.

Pat Merrill

Recognizing the dynamics of the CRT industry, we must be proactive in managing our asset base and capital structure. We have to bring ourselves into a better position to continue to supply our customers with the most competitive products.

Jeong Il Son

I would say morale is already crippled, ... And that means you will have less proactive police work. You'll have cops out there who'll say, 'just keep your eyes down, answer your calls, get your pension and retire,' and that's the worst thing that could happen.

Joseph Wambaugh

Minor problem or not, we take every incident very seriously. We address them all with proactive steps.

Amanda Tobin

North Carolina's emergency preparedness system is one of the best in the nation. North Carolina's emergency management team has been very proactive and this is yet another means for them to solidify our and planning preparation.

Marc Basnight

It's a challenge, but obviously this is going to benefit the kids and it's going to benefit athletics in this state. New Jersey is being proactive.

Bob Baly

We probably get an average of two shoplifting calls a day from Wal-Mart. But we want to do more than respond. We want to be proactive.

Robert Douglas

I think we're being proactive by identifying some areas of potential growth. I think it's good on the district's part to go ahead and get these zones aligned now so that when these new homes come in, it won't be such an emotional issue.

Frank Brunner

The seed John planted with me is to be more proactive with what we want to have happen, and write it out so it happens.

Scott Chase

If we can improve the ability of players to read lanes and make proactive adjustments, the team could proudly earn some future medals in both European and International competition.

Joe Slowinski

A lot of people don't know what to do with their dog. This gives you something positive and proactive.

Bill Gorton

Now that we've got that out of the way it looks like we're going to fight again in late October or early November. I'll be getting the exact date, hopefully by the end of this week. I'm planning on fighting twice more before the year is up. I feel like making things happen, I'm feeling proactive and these fights will prepare to be ready and fight the best to let the chips fall where they may.

Juan Diaz

The method we're adopting is we're going to be proactive. I think we've demonstrated that just by being proactive and using other methods of communication, both physically traveling and using the Internet and e-mails, we've been able to establish [links].

Harry Orf

There are communities that have not been as proactive as say, San Francisco and Oakland in having a mutual plan in how to respond or how to prevent certain attacks.

Marc Short

It needs to be done in a unified, cohesive manner, not piecemeal. I think as a board, our job is to be proactive and go out and look for that, and not wait for people to come to us.

Steve Santarsiero

You can see a photo, know where they are and at least be able to discuss that with your family. You can take precautions. It's being proactive and not waiting until a tragedy appears on the six o'clock news.

Alec Rosen

As is the case in cities from coast to coast, people are seeking to return to downtown living. Because of proactive efforts by the MDHA and the city, there has been over $1.15 billion in public and private investments downtown since 2000.

Tony Giarratana

As our need grew for more stock and more members, the homeowner's association assisted us. We are fortunate with proactive people (in our community).

Sal Liberatore

We are committed to being very proactive when it comes to the safety of our crews and the patients we serve.

Jennifer Hardcastle

The company has been very dynamic and proactive in their target marketing of customers and they're really being led. Their growth is led by accounts and what really is separating the credit card companies apart from one another these days is their ability to find those customers.

Jennifer Scutti

We were proactive then and imposed the sanctions on ourselves that we still feel were sufficient. That's where we are today.

Chris Monasch

[Patrick Kelly is chairman of a community advisory board that works with Phoenix police to ensure that hate crimes and other problems affecting gays and lesbians are addressed. He said the department has been proactive in addressing the board's concerns.] When (a problem) is identified, they definitely jump on it, ... a very good ally.

Patrick Kelly

We opened our shelters in an abundance of caution. In reaction to Katrina, we wanted to be extremely proactive.

Dave Byron

We suggest to our clients, customers need to be proactive and make those phone calls.

Chris Ball

It's a very proactive community and that makes it hard to leave. But it's nice to hear people will miss you and all I've done.

Jeff Knapp

They played games with the kids, taught the kids, build relationship between police officer and community very proactive approach.

Susan Williamson

I feel we were proactive to prevent any potential problems, ... In 10 years, I've never seen anything like this.

James Armstrong

This really is our book for consumers. When you go to the doctor, if you know there's a gender difference, you can be more proactive about your own health, rather than assuming a doctor will be proactive on your behalf.

Jo Parrish

Even if you have a good, proactive company, you have obligations, ... Get Your Claim Paid.

James Walsh

Getting sued is the chance you take when you do something proactive, ... For the most part, it works the way it should. It's a good product.

Dwayne Johnson

I've been hearing a little bit here and there that some students are showing more interest now than they have in the past. I think that some of the students now are becoming a little more proactive.

Camille Luckenbaugh

We dug right in. It's the busy season, and we're proactive with tax season and do a lot of tax planning.

Jeff Knapp

I look at it as prevention, being proactive. A lot of what we treat here is the result of unhealthy lifestyles.

Nancy Wright

The Commission (IHRC) was very proactive along with Hoosier Park. We fully support the program. We think it's that important. We want horsemen to compete on a level playing field.

Patrick Moore

It gets down to a question of how proactive stakeholders in Fort Collins want to be in addressing these issues. Some people aren't willing to be proactive, others are, and that's what we're going to find out.

Stuart Anderson

I left the meeting feeling confident that the administration is going to take the proactive steps necessary to address the concerns that have been expressed by some community members.

Kevin Hoffman

Deal with the stress in a proactive way.

Patricia Kyle

They (the Fed governors) are going to follow the jobs report. They're not going to be proactive. They're going to be reactive to the data.

John Silvia

Proactive lane play adjustments are where tournaments are won or lost. This is an advanced area that the bowlers need to work on to improve in an effort to obtain a higher level of international quality.

Joe Slowinski

The entertainment software industry has no reason to run and hide. We do have responsibilities to consumers, and we've been proactive in meeting them.

Doug Lowenstein

If you're a Mom or Dad on vacation with the kids, the last thing you want is to arrive at the hotel and find out that the pool is closed. With our proactive alert system in place, we are now able to consistently and efficiently execute a process to avoid instances like this.

Michelle Peluso

They put a lot of the issues to rest, or they attacked them head on. They were much more proactive in explaining to people about how they look at the business and how analysts should look at the business.

Walter Price

We haven't seen the proactive regular health consumer emerge, but it's going to happen as more health costs move toward consumers. Empowered health users will become increasingly prevalent.

Monique Levy

They want to help pre-empt a build-up in inflationary pressures, which is likely to follow after the fuel price increase. They are now being more proactive rather than reacting to the situation.

Euben Paracuelles

This is all about being proactive.

Eric Erickson

We try to be proactive in cases like this. We followed our own process of being open and proactive.

Ed Kinney

We're just making sure there is nothing we are missing. It's just being proactive.

Ed Paulk