Tom LaSorda Quotations

We have it narrowed down to a few. (VW) would be one of the companies.

Second, we need to set some reasonable and fair limits on damages in product liability cases.

China is extremely important to our long-term strategy. This is a tremendous statement in this marketplace.

For the total market in the U.S., we see ourselves as very stable (this year). In 2007, we see our volume going quite a bit higher.

If those of us in positions of leadership do our jobs to make and keep our companies competitive; and if all of us demand that our elected officials do their part to enact and enforce policies that will level the playing field, there's no doubt in my mind that we can achieve the competitiveness of Japan, or the improved energy self-sufficiency of Brazil.

Sure, (the Padres) are going to be the underdog. But they have a good enough club to beat somebody, simply because in a best-of-five that No. 1 pitcher is going to pitch two games for you. That's very, very important. That's why one guy in the first series could make a big, big difference.

Steve played for me for five years and I thought the world of him. I am truly sorry to hear about his passing and my deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Starting with the manufacturing launch of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, the Chrysler Group has an onslaught of great new products coming to the market this year -- 10, a new company record. This plant shows that we are implementing innovative solutions to compete in this fiercely competitive global market.

VW is a possible partner for further projects. The times in which a company could face an industry on its own are over.

Unfortunately, too many of these vehicles have been -- or will be -- running on pure gasoline due to the lack of a fuel infrastructure. But we know that flex-fuels can work, when industry and government get behind them and encourage infrastructure development.

Today's Chrysler Group profit-sharing announcement recognizes the hard work of our employees and our progress toward our 2007 objectives.

We are more interested in the business case. It's a segment we will study.

We all have to do our part going forward. Our solution addresses the need to be competitive and recognizes that, while employees need to pay more for their health care, cost increases should be borne equitably, based on an employee's ability to pay.

We all have to do our part going forward. And we have to do it in a way that is innovative, competitive, equitable and provides a long-term solution.

This thing's working. We're painting cars now as we speak. As I always stated right from the beginning, if there ever was a problem, then it's us owning it. But right now, we don't have a problem.

A significant part of the solution to our energy, environment and national security issues can be homegrown.

Despite rising fuel prices, devastating weather events and a difficult market environment, Chrysler Group products continued to deliver quarterly gains in market share, retail sales and shipments.

As a supplier, an ability to operate in multiple geographic locations simultaneously is a competitive edge.

They stumbled there last week, and everyone was back to work on Monday. We're back to normal.

The more you make, the more you will be asked to contribute.

Consumers just don't go from today having a vehicle to tomorrow saying, 'I'm going to get rid of my vehicle and buy a new one. I wish they would and come to the Chrysler Group, but it's not that spontaneous. We don't expect major shifts from where we're at.

It's an absolute force to be reckoned with at the end of this decade or early next decade.

I'll cherish the days that I spent with him and traveled with him. He was my mentor, he was my idol, and he was my friend.

Chrysler needs to partner with someone because of the investment and costs. If we can get to work with somebody that already has a great platform, we will do that.

Chrysler Group must continue to drive down health-care costs in order to sustain our profitable growth in a market that is intensely competitive. Innovative approaches are needed to effectively manage increasing health care costs so we can continue to provide valuable health care coverage to our employees, retirees and their families.

The Japanese Central Bank intervenes in currency markets to keep the yen cheap and to create an advantage for its industry. Why doesn't our government do the same for us?