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The shortest and surest way to live with honour in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find, that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice of them.

Socrates

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be; all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.

Socrates

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

Seneca

It is not enough to merely defend democracy. To defend it may be to lose it; to extend it is to strengthen it. Democracy is not property; it is an idea.

Hubert H. Humphrey

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Amos Bronson Alcott

This will further strengthen the Ford brand by providing us with a greater opportunity to drive showroom traffic.

Darryl Hazel

By working together with our customers and members we can strengthen international networks, reducing costs and increasing network resilience for Internet users on both sides of the Atlantic.

Michael Vallone

There's definitely been strengthening in the job market, but it's taken a long time for (hiring) to reach even where it was in early 2001 when employment growth was decelerating. Employees are feeling more confident about their prospects, but you can also say there's still a bit of wariness.

Sophia Koropeckyj

The action we are taking now is fiscally responsible so that we don't fall back into debt. We plan to focus our attention on strengthening our financial foundation so we can continue moving forward after this season.

Frank Cavalier

The secretary is honored to help the president implement his agenda to strengthen the economy.

Rob Nichols

Anything that can be done to tighten and strengthen our laws regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders - especially after they have been released from prison - will be given serious consideration.

Judd Everhart

The price action of the past 10 years shows that while Japanese investors have been sellers of foreign securities from January to March, this has not been consistent with a strengthening of the yen.

Bob Lynch

Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can.

William Feather

I confirm my commitment to the points made (in the document), confident that they will help strengthen the ties between our two nations where democracy and peace will flourish.

Jean bertrand Aristide

As always, the organization is completely focused on its core mission, the strengthening of the U.S.-Israel relationship.

Patrick Dorton

We must work together to save and strengthen Social Security not just for my father's generation but also for my daughters' generation.

John Thune

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.

Kirby Daley

The only thing I can say is that his proposal would strengthen and enhance enforcement of all aspects of the water law. But the proposal does not address the issues we are concerned about.

Willard Bowers

With this program we can help strengthen regional farm profitability through local access while also teaching others about agriculture.

Mike Score

He is widely respected among baseball professionals and was highly recommended for the position. I am confident Jim will be a major contributor to our effort to strengthen the team.

Peter Angelos

Continue to remain hopeful that before the day is over we will be able to announce a plan that will balance the federal budget, provide tax relief to the American people, and strengthen and preserve Medicare.

John Boehner

It's not a distraction from what he's trying to accomplish. It doesn't stop him from working with legislative leaders to improve education, lower health care costs or strengthen the economy. This is what leaders do.

Rodell Mollineau

MicroCredit-NH supports small business development through a variety of channels, and the program is appropriate for all industries and stages of business - from start-up to established. I encourage Dover's self-employed to attend this event to find out how MicroCredit-NH's resources may help to strengthen their businesses through education, loan capital and a statewide peer network.

Jennifer Murphy

Even though effective competition is the best tool to strengthen innovation and competitiveness in Europe, state aid can also play a very useful supporting role.

Neelie Kroes

We are really looking forward to it. Hopefully we can pick up a few players and strengthen the side.

Mike Hodges

Massachusetts and Vermont do not represent the majority of Californians. The people of California have spoken on this issue (with the 2000 measure). We put marriage on a pedestal because of its value to society. We will do everything we can to strengthen the family as we've always known it.

Benjamin Lopez

Both companies may be expected to produce analyses that strengthen their own positions.

James Greenwood

That's one of the reasons why we think the U.S. dollar probably should strengthen going into the Fed meeting toward the end of the month.

Craig Ferguson

Their legacy will indeed strengthen that ethos and foundations of that spirit.

Peter Cosgrove

Citizens Bank Foundation is proud to support New Hampshire Technical Institute's nursing program, ... This project will provide more opportunities for New Hampshire residents to receive the specialized training they need, especially in a field where there is such a significant shortage. New Hampshire Technical Institute's program will meet this need and help strengthen our communities.

Tom Metzger

We will sum up lessons from the issue and further strengthen our internal risk control system by sticking to good corporate governance to guard the safety of banking assets and maintain the bank's health.

Wang Zhaowen

It's a joint statement, a commitment for further strengthening between Japan and Qatar in the economic and industrial sectors.

Toshihiro Nikai

I am very proud of the progress the Company has made both operationally and financially over the last several years. We began 2006 with positive momentum and very solid results. We continue to make excellent progress in strengthening our capital structure, paying off debt, growing earnings and most importantly, growing cash flow.

Craig Rogerson

Their health is very good. We're very happy ... like I said we are seeing very good results in regards to activities strengthening their muscular growth.

Juliet Lozano

It is a positive voice in the U.S. and a positive force in the African-American community. And anything we can do to strengthen the local chapters also strengthens the organization nationwide.

Ron Thomas

While we were able to continue generating revenue growth, this was offset by ongoing weakness in the Electronics business and lower automotive build rates. Additionally, earnings were impacted by a strengthening in the U.S. dollar, employee benefit expenses, rising raw material costs and the impact of the cash repatriation from Europe.

David Rayburn

It's always been a priority that Duke be engaged with the public schools in an effort to strengthen them. We have a really large number of people who live in Durham; therefore, the quality of education is very important because it affects our employees.

John Burness

I am hopeful that my very long stay in jail will serve to strengthen the bond between reporters and their sources.

Judith Miller

Strengthening the social contract in societies with pervasive poverty and highly unequal distribution of income will continue to challenge many Latin American governments for some time to come.

Sebastian Briozzo

We believe that assisting students with their academic and real-world education helps strengthen our communities, one neighborhood at a time.

Lee Lewis

They asked for some more historical background to strengthen the application.

Whit Field

The most effective means for trunk strengthening should involve back or abdominal exercises with unstable bases.

David Behm

We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Marra joining our team, especially with his wealth of experience in corporate finance. His experience in building global enterprises should help to strengthen our growth objectives.

Peter Jacobson

Strengthening their product range further down the value chain makes a lot of sense.

Silke Stegemann

I think it's going to strengthen us.

Dwight Landry

The prospect of the fund declining to provide financial support would strengthen the incentives to implement sound policies, thus avoiding the need for fund support in the first place.

Rodrigo Rato

We said from the outset of our new management team that we would take the bold steps necessary to build on our strong balance sheet and strengthen operational efficiencies that will better position the Company for future growth. This is one of those steps.

John Sidgmore

Strengthening local airports in Iowa is important for economic development and improving the quality of life our rural areas and urban communities.

Chuck Grassley

Randy adds some experience for us, so that helps. He has seen more since being injured where he knows a lot more of what he can do and can't get away with. He will definitely strengthen us at that position.

Darrell Brooks

Felicia is so versatile, and Gina is so aggressive that they really strengthen the defense. Gina can muscle her way through everybody, and she's a big spokesperson back there.

Jodie Davis

The new organization will further strengthen self-regulation within the Canadian securities industry and enhance the already strong levels of investor protection and market integrity.

Bill Moriarty

The P/E is reasonable for a software company that's growing at the rate that Symantec is. If anything, I think that their business is going to strengthen as time goes by.

Carl Marker

If the yen continues to strengthen, then it's not a good thing for the Japanese because their exports aren't going to be competitive into the U.S.. I think as you get to 105 and pull below, it's going to hurt the Japanese stock market. So, too strong of a yen is not good.

Tom Benfer

You train your brain and your muscles to move accordingly if you should lose your balance. It's one thing to be active during the day. It's another thing to do specific exercises to strengthen your legs, and that's what we're encouraging people to do so that when they do their activities, they're easier to do and they're safe and they don't get as sore and hopefully don't get injured.

Anne Peterson

In order to continue strengthening our connection to young people in today's digital age, it became clear that we needed to adapt our organizational structure in the same way we have always adapted our programming to meet our audiences' ever-changing tastes.

Christina Norman

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to strengthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent, unspeakable memories.

George Eliot

Not one piece of testimony on behalf of this measure has been able to demonstrate how amending the Virginia Constitution to prohibit marriage equality for same-sex couples, civil unions and other marriage look-alikes would somehow strengthen or protect heterosexual marriage.

Dyana Mason

It feels good when I'm throwing. It's just taking some hits sometimes right on it. I just have to do some exercises all summer and things like that. Once I strengthen it up, it'll be good.

Matt Bonislawski

What we've seen today is shocking. Ultimately it's down to how we keep strengthening our system to make it more stringent.

Naveen Chopra

The main impediment to strengthening will be land. But Jamaica and even western Cuba are unlikely to have much impact.

Richard Pasch

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined... to strengthen each other... to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

George Eliot

Strengthening democracy and advancing human rights through the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission that will consider the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will pave the way forward for Sierra Leone.

Victor Angelo

It is unfortunate that the letter to Science magazine received widespread media attention. The letter was a request by nine university and forest science scientists, who are familiar with the subject area and geographic area, to clarify and strengthen a paper that had obviously inadequate peer review by Science magazine before it became part of the scientific record.

John Sessions

Asian governments, central banks and the private sector will have to focus more on bond market development and really strengthen market infrastructure.

Masahiro Kawai

Less-than-expected household spending is a big concern. People are speculating that domestic-demand shares will benefit from strengthening purchasing power, but the reality is still shaky.

Katsunori Hirai

Whatever we do will have long term implications -- if we are going to be a global player, we must focus on strengthening infrastructure.

Sam Pitroda

Today we make a resounding Declaration of our Independence. And franchise expansion within the Church's family will serve to invigorate and strengthen our continued growth.

Harsha Agadi

Knowing that the uncertain peace and order situation is a major impediment in attaining economic growth for the island, we are anticipating that the current peace efforts will strengthen the enabling environment for investment and growth.

Jesus Dureza

The base of global growth is strengthening and broadening overseas. It looks like we're picking up the pace and we're moving back into above-trend growth rates.

David Hensley

I firmly believe that under your able guidance, Indonesia's success in surmounting the economic and political challenges ahead will be advanced and its quest to strengthen its democratic institutions will be achieved.

Gloria Arroyo

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Lebanese Proverb

Strengthening economies in Japan and Europe, combined with the threat of further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve has investors anticipating higher rates and acting defensively.

William O'donnell

This is what we are needing in our community. This is opportunity for the community as a whole to grow and strengthen.

Johnny Dalton

We need to strengthen Asian diplomacy.

Ichiro Ozawa

Given these divergent signals from the Bank of Canada and the Fed, look for the Canadian dollar to strengthen in the near term, trading decisively through 90 U.S. cents.

Craig Alexander

This three-game series helps strengthen our upcoming football schedules and we hope to add more quality teams as we move forward.

Herman Frazier

Those people [living in coastal communities] should be concerned but there is absolutely a plan. In light of the recent hurricanes we have learned what we can do better to strengthen our hurricane plan.

Jarrod Bernstein

We're alike enough to work together well, but we're different enough to strengthen each other. We don't bang heads too much.

Todd Taba

With the acquisition of Pacific Trail, we continue to strengthen our portfolio of authentic, outdoor brands. We are particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to leverage our design and capital strengths to expand the growth opportunities for Pacific Trail products in distribution channels that Columbia has not yet developed.

Tim Boyle

We've already seen the yen hit a little bit by people moving away from instant belief that there was going to be an interest-rate tightening. Japanese economy is still quite robust and my mid-year expectation is the yen will strengthen from where it is today.

Jack Rosenthal

The points that I do correspond to organ systems that help physically with detoxification and strengthening of the body as well as the mental aspects of will power and letting go.

Jane Marshall

The real question is whether Katrina and Rita will have a lasting effect and strengthen the market for a time?potentially in all lines of business, not just property?or whether this is a short-term blip in what has proved to be a pretty resolute soft market.

David Bradford

What we need from these Europeans is to put an end to these networks, ... We accept any mission whose objective is to exchange views with Algerians in order to strengthen the fight against terrorism.

Abdallah Baali

This will no doubt be one of a number of discussions I have with players as we strengthen this season, and look forward to the next campaign.

Keith Curle

We've got oil rising again and the yen strengthening, and that will trigger some selling in technology stocks as they have been the recent winners. We're going to see some investors locking in their recent gains.

Soichiro Monji

Solid execution in the field, a strengthening competitive position, and an improving economy contributed to results that were above expectations.

Jeff Henley

FUNERAL, n. A pageant whereby we attest our respect for the dead by enriching the undertaker, and strengthen our grief by an expenditure that deepens our groans and doubles our tears. The savage dies -- they sacrifice a horse To bear to happy hunting-grounds the corse. Our friends expire -- we make the money fly In hope their souls will chase it to the sky. .

Ambrose Bierce

This is the first effort of its kind on behalf of Safer Cities and we are proud to work with Tim and UNFCU to continue to strengthen civic responsibility within communities, engage youth and prevent crimes.

Anna Tibaijuka

Anytime that we can help the teachers in any way monetarily we should. Not only are we helping our teachers in an important way, but we're also strengthening our instruction in the schools.

Betty Covington

The only way to get faster is to get your legs stronger. You can strengthen your legs by running every day or doing jumping exercises or weight training. You need to get stronger or you'll stay the same.

Mel Delaura

This proposed acquisition will substantially increase our revenue and loan portfolio, as well as complement and strengthen established core competencies in Sydney and Melbourne.

Brian Schwartz

We still need to strengthen ourselves in the sprints. We're pushing hard in those events this week in practice.

Marilyn Fitzgerald

This is one of the goals, to strengthen and integrate the Hispanic community.

Ana Bauserman

Management remains very upbeat and enthusiastic about Oracle's prospects over the next 12 months, driven by a strengthening product cycle, market share gains, continued margin expansion and sustained execution.

Wendell Laidley

The reinvention process always brings with it the requirement to spend money for upgrading the stores and strengthening their reputations.

Bill Bishop

There has to be an understanding that further strengthening of the yen at this stage could be damaging to Japan's economy.

Michael Mussa

We have all the grounds to develop and strengthen a presidential-parliamentary model of state.

Kurmanbek Bakiyev

Despite the difficult near-term environment, we will continue to do what's necessary to improve our margins and take the strategic actions to strengthen our leadership position in digital signal processing solutions.

Thomas Engibous

To say 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

Phillip Brooks

The priority now must be to address the urgent needs over the next six months. OIE and FAO have identified the key priorities as evaluating and strengthening veterinary services, laboratory and surveillance capacity in affected countries and those most at risk.

Bernard Vallat

The Japanese economy is making its most serious attempt not to disappoint. The yen will strengthen.

Manfred Wolf

Gore helped strengthen clean air standards, sped cleanup of Superfund toxic waste sites, reduced automobile tailpipe pollution and protected America's spectacular landscapes, ... This is the kind of leadership the American people are seeking in our next president.

Robert Cox

We are pleased that sales in core businesses such as lawn and garden, tools and apparel have shown signs of strengthening, especially considering the difficult economic environment.

Alan Lacy

This is another significant step in consolidating and strengthening the independent bottling system in the U.S. It will further enhance the strategic alignment between Dr Pepper/Seven Up and its key bottlers.

John Sunderland

It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of European politicians. In the last decade, however, that contact with the American ally can result in at least as many headaches as it does advantages.

Lucia Annunziata

Consumers are trapped between a small group of powerful, non- competing oil companies out to maximize profits and weak governmental authorities who consistently fail to strengthen or enforce the law.

Mark Cooper

The changes to the executive structure reinforces the commitment that WestJet has to its guests, ... Russ' proven leadership and business judgment as an executive will help further strengthen our WestJet Executive team.

Clive Beddoe

An improvement in his image in the eyes of the Chinese people will strengthen his hand and show that he is in control, that he is no longer restrained by Jiang Zemin.

Joseph Cheng

The national preferred lender designation enables us to further strengthen our relationships with small business owners. As our small business customers grow and expand into new markets, we'll be able to respond to their financing needs more quickly and efficiently.

Jeff Payne

We provide a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual well-being.

John Burgess

The grand jury report was certainly very painful. It's important to point out, however, that long before the report was issued, the archdiocese had taken steps to strengthen all of our children and youth protection programs, and our assistance for victims.

Donna Farrell

It was a well executed match, considering that only one team member has played before...they did well and we will only be improving by strengthening weaknesses observed.

Tristan Thompson

The Bank of Canada is data-dependent right now. If economic data continue to be good, it will continue to raise interest rates. The Canadian dollar will strengthen.

Ted Gould

Some strengthening is forecast ... and Maria could be near hurricane strength by Sunday.

Jack Beven

Our order book continues to strengthen and our research continues to uncover new ways to expand our technology for the upstream industry.

Dave Pratt

We are excited about the opportunities the Toyota Family Literacy Program will bring to Denver. Strengthening the literacy skills of the entire family is bound to produce results among our students. The additional resources provided to make this program available are much appreciated as is the network of educational, nonprofit and corporate organizations that makes this possible.

Michael Bennet

These four investments strengthen our ability to serve the Greater China market and the entire Asian region with industry-leading Internet solutions to ensure that we are associated with world-class Internet technology.

Peter Hamilton

The best way to strengthen back muscles is in a static position, You maintain the position of the core while moving other parts of the body.

Verle Valentine

Maybe this time around in reaching back to borrow from old movies, maybe Lucas or his people had trouble separating stereotypes from the sort of things that would help strengthen the movie.

Michael Dyson

As a result of our strong cash flow and continued efforts to strengthen our balance sheet we improved our year-over-year debt, net of cash position by $300 million despite having repurchased $31.8 million of common stock year to date.

David Hargreaves

Any countries in the regions which have situations in the rural areas similar to what we have here in Turkey could obviously have some diseases in animals and potentially in humans and that requires to strengthen surveillance systems both for humans and animals and to take all the measures necessary to control diseases in animals.

Dr. Guenael Rodier

It's different kinds of strengthening things. Some things that are more specific to strengthen the things around your back, things you don't think about. I'm just going to see how I feel after today's practice.

Will Shields

You have to work at it, like everything else. It's easy to put God on the back burner, or to turn to him only when you have a problem. A lot of people use prayer when they are in need, then stop. To have a strong relationship with God, you have to keep going back to it. Like an athlete has to work hard to improve his skills, you have to maintain your faith to strengthen it.

John Braham

We are all born with wonderful gifts. We use these gifts to express ourselves, to amuse, to strengthen, and to communicate. We begin as children to explore and develop our talents, often unaware that we are unique, that not everyone can do what we're doing!

Lynn Johnston

I am confident Jim will be a major contributor to our effort to strengthen the team. We are certainly happy to have him on board.

Peter Angelos

It is about our personal responsibility to strengthen our community. This is about making us strong enough and leaving a legacy.

Blanche Lincoln

It should not strengthen the position of those with a preconceived notion about terrorists.

Joseph Castelo

The U.S. strategy is to water down the document rather than to strengthen it.

Lee Feinstein

Our market-share positions across categories and regions continue to strengthen.

Jim Jenness

We hope the fair will be a milestone to increase the export of Nepali products to Tibet and strengthen the friendship between Nepal and Tibet from the economic level.

Punya Neupane

The comments by Tim Adams were a bombshell. This is the first clear warning in a very long time by the U.S. that Japan shouldn't cap the rise in the yen. The implicit assumption is the yen will indeed strengthen.

Callum Henderson

I'm sorry about failing to produce results that live up to fans' expectations. It's a matter of course for me to assume responsibility for the results. I hope the team will strengthen its unity to overcome the difficulties under the new leader.

Takeshi Ono

Creative partnerships like this wireless project strengthen Kissimmee's reputation as a tech-savvy city, ... It adds convenience to the daily lives of our residents and visitors and enhances our downtown business district.

Gail Hamilton

We appreciate the effort the Forest Service put into the report. The safety standards enforced by the U.S. Forest Service do not take into account a high altitude ski area staying open until late May with temperatures remaining above freezing. We support the Forest Service's efforts to strengthen safety standards to take into account the potential for wet slab avalanches.

Jim Chalat

We played strong half-court defense. Our goal is to strengthen our game. We're making progress, but we're not there yet.

Ron Price

The discussions with Alex and Carlos (Quieroz) as to where the team needs strengthening took place before the takeover.

David Gill

It is time that we provide clarity for our seniors, informing them of the services available that will lower the costs of their prescription drugs and strengthen the overall integrity of the Medicare entitlement.

Olympia Snowe

Martha has been a terrific partner. I've gotten to know her well of late, ... I can only see her strengthening her relationship with us...I counsel with Martha. She's constantly helping me search out ideas.

James Adamson

We know we can still count on him to help us in our efforts to build and strengthen Canadian swimming as an ambassador and as a mentor to young athletes.

Pierre Lafontaine

In the near term, the markets will continue to strengthen and weaken with the weather, and crude and product prices will be range-bound.

Mike Wittner

We have been working hard, but Michigan State is an accomplished team. We will continue to strengthen our regular-season conditioning.

Carmen Mirochna

This partnership reflects a shared philosophy in caring for people, whether they are athletes or, in the case of Johnson & Johnson, people around the world. This global opportunity will enable Johnson & Johnson to provide enhanced health education, services and care to people around the world while expanding our reach in emerging markets and strengthening our businesses in developed areas.

Brian Perkins

The economy will continue to do pretty well, after the very strong figures we saw in the fourth quarter. That gives the currency a chance to strengthen.

Lucy Bethell

We are very excited to be adding both Harold and Eric to our scouting staff. We feel very strongly that adding Harold to Ron Delorme's amateur scouting staff and Eric to our pro scouting staff will strengthen the department. It is important to our management team that both Harold and Eric have been with our franchise before and are passionate about the Canucks organization.

Dave Nonis

The reserves are of significant importance to upgrade the China image in the international economic arena, strengthen the nation's macro-control capabilities and guard against financial risks.

Xiao Zhuoji

Some say the U.S. economy may be strengthening, but there's as much of a head wind coming from Europe and Asia, ... Half of 3M's sales are from overseas.

David Begleiter

This cream will help one's nature strengthen and grow, The diet gives support in my decline.

Du Fu

Spirit and Opportunity are approaching targets that a year ago seemed well out of reach. Their successes strengthen NASA's commitment to a vision with the ambitious targets of returning samples from Mars and sending human explorers to Mars.

Doug Mccuistion

It helped strengthen him at a young age, ... It was tough, but it only made us stronger.

Tony Hunt

All they have done is strengthen my resolve, ... I'm going to build a house on that property, and the Georgia Supreme Court will have to say we can't.

Glenn Richardson

The nominations of Ambassador Negroponte and Gen. Hayden are welcome news and a critical step in continuing to strengthen our intelligence community and to create even better coordinated working relationships and communications between the agencies.

Porter Goss

The implication is that the economy is strengthening, but that inflation is not substantial, and the Fed will be able to handle it if it should become so.

Gary Wolfer

Small business has been an area of success for us, but there is considerable remaining opportunity. I expect Frank's extensive experience and leadership skills will allow us to leverage this opportunity and strengthen our overall position in the market.

Steve Rotella

This is not final. We are still in the phase of reviewing the issue in question and seeking opinions from all sides. We'll continue to strengthen our communications with Washington on this issue.

Michel Lu

It positions the Antitrust Division to address the challenges of the New Economy in the 21st Century while strengthening enforcement capability in traditional industries.

Charles A. James

The likelihood that the Fed will go to 5 percent means that for now U.S. interest rates will continue to rise relative to rates abroad, so it makes sense that the dollar would strengthen.

Stuart Schweitzer

It's no secret we've been looking to strengthen the museum, our collection, and raise scholarship funds. If (moving) will get us to the point where we can do that without the expense of a building eating up our funds, then it is a good thing.

Dave Mccarthy

Not everybody can go to a gym. They can do some simple leg strengthening exercises at home. It's a good start.

Anne Peterson

We certainly take these reports seriously and will review the data to determine if there are areas where the (Health Department) can further strengthen its surveillance initiatives.

Rob Kenny

Jewish tradition and ethics require us to treat the sensitivity of others as we would ask others to treat the dignity of the Jewish dead. It is difficult to understand how a project to glorify and strengthen tolerance is conducted with blatant intolerance.

Reuven Rivlin

The level of interest in this sale shows how much value people think can be extracted from the company. Someone may wait for the sale to go through and strengthen the balance sheet and then make a play.

Paul Mumford

Foreigners have bought a lot of Taiwan's stocks, making it the biggest factor strengthening the currency.

Lo Chung

[Increasingly jittery conservative politicians warned yesterday that a left-right coalition - last tried in Germany in the late 1960s with mixed results - would be a disaster.] Such a coalition would be bad for the economy, and for democracy and the parties, ... It would strengthen the extreme left and the extreme right. We can't want that.

Christian Wulff

The Lord was pleased to strengthen us, and remove all fear from us, and disposed our hearts to be as useful as possible.

Richard Allen

I would see this as a game to strengthen his bargaining position in the party. I would be surprised if he reiterates the resignation.

Yogendra Yadav

We understand that Mr. Sharon has to show the Israeli people that he is conceding on one side and strengthening his position on the other. That worries us, but I think that in the end, justice will have to prevail.

Rafiq Husseini

This is of concern because it impedes efficient preparations by market participants and may exacerbate negative perceptions in the marketplace, ... Financial institutions should share information in order to strengthen confidence that the Year 2000 challenges are being met in all financial sectors worldwide.

Roger Ferguson

While we continue to make progress in growing our top line, there is work to be done to improve our profitability. As the board conducts a CEO search, our management team is focused on driving improved execution to serve our customers, strengthen our competitiveness and improve shareholder value.

Robert Wayman

If we can help people see that it's not just a race, that it's an opportunity to build life-long friendships, conquer challenges together and strengthen communities, then we think we will have succeeded.

Dan Hill

The government has worked hard to strengthen preparedness and prevention efforts and good progress has been made.

Dida Connor

We have made the decision to broaden and further strengthen the Chrysler brand with new, exciting cars. This eliminates often overlapping Plymouth brand models, and further focuses all our brands.

James Holden

There is a growing possibility of a victory for the LDP and Koizumi by a big margin, which is positive for the yen. There is speculation that Koizumi's grip on power will strengthen, making it easier for him to promote reforms.

Minoru Shioiri

He is the type of player and person we desire. His level of skill will strengthen our already solid front line.

John Paxson

This is not a short-term campaign. It is a long-term initiative designed to strengthen our brand, emotionally connect with our customers and make the most out of our marketing activities.

Al Giombetti

This is decidedly attractive to Williams, ... It will add immediate cash, strengthen our balance sheet and allow us to continue to share in the profitability of the pipeline because of our general and limited partner interests in Williams Energy Partners.

Steve Malcolm

We will focus on strengthening our core brands and also on increasing consumption and penetrations in the rural markets, where we see the bulk of our growth coming from.

Harish Manwani

Hopefully, these pictures and the great words from people who really have a love for Jesus will strengthen thousands of Christians in their faith.

Ken Duncan

What we learn will strengthen our English business. We're the only group with exposure to all three sectors in Scotland -- the free trade, as well as managed and tenanted pubs.

Rooney Anand

Lincoln Re is an excellent strategic fit with our plans to expand our life and health reinsurance business globally and to further strengthen our leading life and health reinsurance business in North America.

Walter Kielholz

We must take advantage of the exceptional situation that has presented itself to strengthen the settlement blocs.

Limor Livnat

Korea was a cheap market, with a strengthening domestic economy and the impetus of large amounts of domestic retail buying due to structured savings products.

Spencer White

Dirk combines great leadership skills and a results orientation with the international experience that is required for this position. His depth of knowledge will serve him well as we continue to strengthen our European operations and further leverage our leading position in the marketplace.

Steve Odland

This investment allows us to further strengthen Staccato's existing business as we begin commercialization, while expanding our presence to support the deployment of commercial Certified Wireless USB products worldwide.

Rick Kornfeld

This new organizational alignment allows us to further strengthen the services provided to our clients worldwide.

Rolf Breuer

Investors will probably hold off buying bonds before the release of the report on core prices. Gains in core prices will strengthen the case for higher rates.

Katsutoshi Inadome

The euro is doing fine, ... It is consolidating, but in general will continue to strengthen.

Bob Lynch

Grow and prosper and strengthen.

London School

A we sister ting an' we a strengthen har. A far she come from. A you an' har me meet.

Bounty Killer

I'm very disappointed that I'm unable to represent my country, but after speaking with our doctors, we feel it's the best thing to do at this time and my only real option. We will now use the Olympic break as a part of my rehab program in an effort to continue strengthening the injury for the final stretch of the season.

Kari Lehtonen

Alabama is considering strengthening its standards, which would be a good thing.

Jackie Savitz

The company beat our revenue expectation by $33 million, which is a huge upside surprise. All the financial metrics were extremely solid. Their balance sheet was spotless, and deferred revenue rose to $84.6 million from $46.7 million in the previous quarter, which shows that their backlog continues to strengthen.

Brent Thill

This will strengthen our role in promoting a healthy lifestyle for our community.

Richard Lucas

We definitely need to strengthen our soil and erosion control ordinance.

Darrell Fox

This level of investment makes Pinnacle a major force in the renewal of downtown St. Louis, and it will further strengthen our market position. After examining the growth of the market and the status of the completion, we've decided to build a facility that is significant in both scope and quality.

Daniel R. Lee

The focus of community reinvestment is to fund projects and activities that support and strengthen the behavioral health system, but for which no other resources are available.

Vivianne M. Chaumont

I've seen people well into their 60s and 70s build bone density and slow down bone loss. It takes an active lifestyle and healthy diet, and usually some supplements. Strengthening the bones is good for more than just the bones. It benefits the whole body.

Miriam Nelson

Coors is honored to receive this recognition from HRC Foundation. We will continue to strengthen our company by supporting our diverse and talented employees, as well as the communities with whom we do business.

Frits Van Paasschen

We can put them on conditioning and strengthening programs that are going to make them a better pitcher in conjunction with their improved techniques.

Sherri Lecompte

Reducing our common stock dividend is one of a series of prudent and realistic steps we have taken and are taking to address our current business environment, ... ...The right path for our company during this period of deteriorating market liquidity and continued credit concerns is to strengthen our finances and limit our exposure to the marketing and risk management business.

Steve Malcolm

I felt it in the second half of both games. It is something I'm going to have to get used to and play through. I expect some level of pain and stiffness the rest of the season. I just have to get treatment and continue to do strengthening exercises for the joint.

Josh Shipp