Assured Quotations

I was always told I was special. And I was also assured that I had a gift and a purpose.

I have always had dense, cyst-prone breasts, so I didn't think much of it when my OB/GYN discovered a lump on a routine physical exam in August of 2006. 'It's a cyst,' she assured me, and I believed her. Several weeks after, I had a negative mammogram, which should have reassured me. Only something felt wrong about this particular lump.

So vast is the shadow cast by the MGM production of 'The Wizard of Oz,' so indelible are its characterizations, so perfect its music, and so assured is its cinematic immortality, that most people think of it as 'The Original.' In fact, it isn't.

I feel really assured by the fact that the women I have loved I have loved for always.

Grown-ups and children are not readily encouraged to unearth the power of words. Adults are repeatedly assured a picture is worth a thousand of them, while the playground response to almost any verbal taunt is 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.' I don't beg so much as command to differ.

We learn this by the precepts that Jesus left. He observed that the people were looking outward, and assured them that the kingdom of God cometh not with outward observation; and for this reason, that it was only to be known in man.

Can you look forward to the future of our country and imagine any state of things in which, with slavery still existing, we should be assured of permanent peace? I cannot.

At the same time, the Reagan Administration assured that the main elements of policymaking were in the hands of competent loyalists, thus assuring a successful launch and a highly successful first year.

Over the years I have tried to develop something which is technically assured.

That is our first amendment, freedom of speech. But I also believe that we have an obligation to the youth to be somewhat responsible in what we say on records. But I think that comes with age. I think that comes with artists growing up and becoming assured of who they are as people.

Be assured that, as certain as Congress transcends its assigned limits and usurps powers never conferred, or stretches those conferred beyond the proper limits, so surely will the fruits of its usurpation pass into the hands of the Executive. In seeking to become master, it but makes a master in the person of the President.

When I first started talking about running for office, a lot of people said to me, 'Don't let the consultants change you,' and I'd always assured them that I wouldn't allow it to happen. But like it or not, I had to change. Not because of a consultant, but because I started to understand the cost of a stupid mistake.

I'm open to reading almost anything - fiction, nonfiction - as long as I know from the first sentence or two that this is a voice I want to listen to for a good long while. It has much to do with imagery and language, a particular perspective, the assured knowledge of the particular universe the writer has created.

It is necessary above all that the citizens, who have rallied round the constitution, should be assured that the rights it guarantees will be respected with such a scrupulous fidelity as will reduce to despair its enemies, hidden or avowed.

Though monetary compensation may never add up, teachers can rest assured that they are important.

I still derive immense pleasure from remembering how many hod-carrying brickies were encouraged to put on lurex tights and mince up and down the high street, having been assured by know-it-alls like me that a smidgen of blusher really attracted the birds.

To attain any assured knowledge about the soul is one of the most difficult things in the world.

We utilized his leg strength to kick it over the net because he had that ability, and that assured our defense would be in a situation where the offense would have to go 45 yards to score. Clay is more than capable of backing off a little and putting it into the net. We are working with him now on some things on where we want him to kick it. They want returns as part of the game for the excitement.

There are some European manufacturers who would love to build plants in the United States if they could only be assured there would be a market five years from now.

We've assured the King family we will give it our best efforts to review the case and resolve it for their family.

What I am being assured of is that service will not change. We will have proper coverage for our Borough.

We're aware of the problem and have been assured by the state that it will be resolved fairly for all students.

With this figure, markets can remain all but assured that the Fed will continue to push short term rates higher well into 2006.

Whenever there's something in the stomach, you get nervous but I've been assured it's nothing. I'm still going to be nervous until Peter is back on the ice playing pain-free.

We were assured that this is the beginning of a long, slow, thorough process.

We were assured that that information would go to the mayor.

We were trying every way we could because we're so assured of our market here.

If there are people at once rich and content, be assured that they are content because they know how to be so, not because they are rich

The regional organization must be about one thing only, and that's the deliverance - the assured deliverance - of preparedness for a catastrophic incident.

We hope to work closely with Oracle Fire Department. We're the closest neighboring jurisdiction and they can be assured we'll be right on their heels, helping them out.

When it was asked if I would represent my country, there was no hesitation. I am proud to live in a land with freedom where we can even have this type of baseball tournament. Rest assured it will be great days for fans. It's just awesome to represent our country.

We have in place a process through which we are carefully reviewing a range of options to increase the value of our company, including those proposed by Mr. Icahn and his group. Investors should rest assured that this evaluation is being done in a prudent and deliberate manner with an eye toward creating sustainable value for all of our shareholders and as always we will keep our shareholders informed regarding our initiatives and direction.

We met with some of our key Hispanic employees last week and were assured they understood how important it was to milk the cows.

The prime minister has heard us and has assured us that the decision on the dam height will not be reviewed.

We need to be assured by the federal government that we'll get this impact aid ... We need to have assurance that even with housing, impact aid continues.

Lee is one of those guys who understands scouting reports, schemes and how we are guarding. You can be rest assured that he is going to follow everything to the minute detail of what he has to do. So, forget about the shooting part of it, we have just lost maybe our best overall defender.

Many of the smaller nonprofits in town have incurred significant out-of-pocket expenses. My concern is that the money collected by the United Way for the express purpose of reimbursement to nonprofits be disbursed in a timely and efficient manner as Mrs. Wormington has assured me that it will be,

She wanted to hear it directly from Mr. Libby, and he assured her that it was voluntary.

Should Americans feel assured that our federal government will do a better job of protecting health and safety in any future disaster? The answer appears to be no. Health and safety agencies will not be in the drivers' seat.

Max is absolutely livid that these companies have not followed through with their promises. We have been assured by the host committee that folks are going to get paid.

My involvement was more of a liaison part, attempting to negotiate an agreement between law enforcement and the school. The entire matter from our point of view comes down to safety, we wanted to be assured that if a similar situation arose that it would be handled a different way. The agreement we have reached assures us of that.

My expectation is that I want to see actual leases. If they have to be redacted somewhat to ensure privilege, OK. But I want to see lease terms -- square footages and rent levels -- to ensure consistency with the original plan. We want to feel assured that there is a real likelihood that they will be capable of securing the construction loans they need to complete the project.

No other document was provided to Scott and we have been assured that Adm. Fargo will meet with Scott with an open mind,

No case has been more troubling, ... Rest assured there is no case I have spent more time thinking about, praying about and reflecting on than this case.

never, ever in doubt. Eugene assured us throughout the process that Cedric wanted to be a Bear. And I wanted to make sure that when Cedric came in with his adviser, we made that clear as well.

Policyholders can rest assured knowing that the insurance industry in the United States is a $1 trillion industry with assets of more than $3 trillion, ... Therefore, preliminary loss estimates of $20 billion represent only 2 percent of the premiums written in 2000.

NC State lost the other night, but it was kind of a classic setup: out of the league, they just played Duke, in the middle of the ACC season at home, and they probably just took things for granted a little bit probably. You can be rest assured that on Sunday we'll see NC State at their best.

One of the local reporters assured me Garrison would put in an appearance for the cross-examination, but as the courtroom settled down and the rear doors were closed, there was no sign of him.

I would bet that Kyle's not ready to go this week. I'll wait on the doctors, but that one we're most assured of. What the time frame is beyond the week I couldn't say, but I can almost guarantee without being a doctor that Kyle won't go this week.

I would bet that Kyle is not ready to go this week; I'll wait on the doctors, but that one we're most assured of, ... What the time frame is beyond a week, I couldn't say. I can almost guarantee you -- without being a doctor -- that Kyle won't go this week.

I would be lying if I wasn't satisfied at this point. The team was struggling and we don't get the ball in the end zone. (It's great) for them to be assured to have three points.

If they pass it in the Senate, it will be vetoed and it will not become law in Wisconsin, ... Everybody should rest assured that if that thing comes to my desk, it will be vetoed.

I have consulted with the University officials, and they have been investigating it more than anybody. They have assured me that our players were doing the right things and there will be no sanctions from the university,

I believe those board members who voted for Mr. Romeo lost an excellent chance to restore some credibility to this board. They had a chance to put new blood at the head of the board. Tonight we saw that (Williamson County Commissioners) Wendell Fisher and Bob Barnett have assured that the good old boys will continue to rule the housing authority.

I believe we have to get going on something. I've been assured that this does not mean that the LMDC is going to stop listening and responding. There are lots and lots of things that can still be changed right now. Lots of things, and I don't see a cause of stopping the construction.

But the WRU has assured that we will be able to send a strong side with the co-operation of the regions.

I have been assured by the chairman of the federal budget committee that the milk tax provision would not be included in the next federal spending bill. But that doesn't mean we're not going to keep an eye on the matter. The tax is something that our dairy industry cannot afford.

I did not have that conversation when I visited with him, ... But I had a conversation with the White House today about this subject -- and I'm not at liberty to divulge who the person is -- but I was assured by somebody who was in the room during visits with other senators that he considers one man, one vote a bedrock of our system. I was told he discussed it with Senator Kennedy.

I can't say I was leaping with joy with much of the news. I have been assured that the DVD production company believes they will be able to release the WHITESNAKE DVD on October 25, but, to be honest, I will believe it when I see it. On my return from South America, I will devote ALL my energy to rescuing it if the situation has not changed. So, as of now, you guys know as much as me. Do I feel like a victim? You bet. How does that feel? NOT GOOD! Am I pissed? YEP!! It does not suit me at all. So I am moving on. And as I promised you before, I will do everything I can to ensure it is released this year.

I found him to be extraordinarily intelligent, and he has assured me that he brings no ideological agenda to the Supreme Court. He wants to be a justice for all of the people.

From our vantage point, the business agreement is done. All that remains is for the sports authority to secure the support of key community leaders, which they have assured us they can do. It's time to let the people decide.

From a 'wall of worries' standpoint, the market needs to be assured that there are no other casualties out there that are going to report weaker earnings, and from an energy standpoint, prices have got to move lower.

I don't think I am going to play in London with an orchestra until I can be assured that I'm getting adequate rehearsal,"" declares Kennedy. ""And if that's never, I won't play in London with an English orchestra. I'll have to bring one in from somewhere else.

For us, the Second World War and its sequels will end only ... when we become members of the NATO alliance and when we can be assured of not ever being occupied again as we were by two occupying powers: Stalinist Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.

For the short term, Northwest has pretty much assured us they are going to affirm the leases.

For those two to get a win and move on, it's big for them. The more experience the better, and they're assured of at least two matches today).

If we take care of business in the eight games we have, we've been assured by Division III that we're going to be fine.

If sufficient number of management layers are superimposed on top of each other, it can be assured that disaster is not left to chance.

He has assured us to tag our priority items into the list of 97 per cent products to be given duty-free access.

He had joked to chorus members they would be assured of a standing ovation. He makes all our rehearsals fun.

He feels this is a very important race that will get a lot of attention from the DCCC. He assured us that they know Ken and know it's winnable.

Whatever the outcome on Sunday you can rest assured that while Brett may not have gone into the event 100 per cent fit, he will have given it 100 per cent effort.

We take it for granted that crime continues to go down, the economy is strong and tourism has grown. Those things weren't assured four years ago.

We told him our concerns, and the impact it would have on the area. He said that, of course, it's a DOT project, so they make the decisions, but he assured us a fair hearing.

When I put him in the lineup as a small forward, I told him it was on a game-to-game basis. He assured me he wasn't going to relinquish the position.

What we've told people here is that if they're able to contact their family and need transportation home, be assured the community would provide it. The generosity of the community has just been overwhelming.

He's done a terrific job for us, ... I assured him it had nothing to do with the game.

There are no reports of civilian casualties. The rebels assured us that civilians, refugees and aid workers would not be targeted.

Unless we get a full and complete explanation from the governor and we are assured that he has thoroughly investigated this situation, the next step is to ask the U.S. attorney to conduct an investigation.

I agreed to (be a subcontractor) having been assured that none of the funds that were used to pay my firm were derived from gambling activity.

He was beat by a better fighter. Period. I am one of the best fighters in the world. Give me my credit. You all thought I would be one-punch happy but I passed my test. I did my homework. I took nothing for granted. I wasn't assured of victory until they raised my hand.

has expressed concerns about the situation to the government of Egypt, and we've been assured the current situation is temporary.

Judge Moore assured me that he would be able to meet the deadlines that judge Hoeveler set,

I was deeply moved by Mr. Gonzalez' evident love for his son. I assured him that I would continue working toward the goal of reuniting him with his child, but I also told him that I could not commit to a particular course of action or timetable.

I was assured this guy was not getting railroaded. As far as the delay in charges, I don't know. It's rather odd, I'll admit that. There's several questions I would like answered.

I think we should thank the Republican Party in Washington because they assured us we are going to win next year.

I think we saw more of Kansas last year because they were on TV more. The coaches have assured us they have tape on everybody and they've already gone through it.

I think this is going to do a lot of good for a lot of kids and they will be assured of a healthy meal when they get to school, ... This is a winning situation for everyone.

I want us to be assured when those local government elections are held that the KSAC will return to the control of the People's National Party, and that means that we will have to do some serious work in every division,

Kohl?s is now the darling of the limited-line and middle-market type of retail. They?re aggressive and certainly doing a lot in the Portland areas and looking into Eugene. If they?re looking at Eugene you can almost be assured they?re looking at Medford.

Pakistan has assured that it would not allow its territory to be used against India for any acts of terror. India must also reciprocate and address our concerns which are very genuine. Dialogue is the only way forward. Absence of dialogue leads to tension.

Pam Morrison (pastor of the First United Methodist Church) has spoken with Dexter and assured him that as a community we want to do whatever we can to help. We will stay on top of this situation and do what we can to help on of Baldwin's own.

Our standards have been on the cutting edge of service for two decades. With the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval, our clients and employees are assured of our ongoing commitment to excellence.

Our standards have been on the cutting edge of service for two decades, ... With the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval, our clients and employees are assured of our ongoing commitment to excellence.

Our goal is to keep it here for as long as we possibly can. Obviously we have concerns with infrastructure, but Lyle (Anderson) has assured us he is going to look at our needs and do everything he can to meet them and make this our home.

Our friendship has come out of respect. Gary's honest, and his program goes by the rules. I know those kids are disciplined, and we've got a lot of people on my staff who have been around the Colorado program that assured me of those things early. I've been able to see those things first-hand by being around Gary more.

Our friendship has come out of respect, ... Gary's honest, and his program goes by the rules. I know those kids are disciplined, and we've got a lot of people on my staff who have been around the Colorado program that assured me of those things early. I've been able to see those things first-hand by being around Gary more.

Our brothers the Kuwaiti officials assured us they will continue to support the Palestinian cause.

rest assured they have a good police department and they are trying to solve these crimes.

Rest assured myself -- as well as my family and these other families -- will not allow you to leave a stone unturned or let the truth go unheard. I too lost my everything.