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The gun lobby's leaders said today in Springfield that banning assault weapons would injure Illinois economically to the tune of $150 million and cost the state 750 jobs. Are Illinois residents really buying $150 million a year worth of assault weapons? If so, I urge the Legislature to move as quickly as possible on this proposal, because we have a bigger problem than we realized.

The groups that have made money -- the leaders the last few weeks -- are just taking money off the table.

Although he has reaffirmed his readiness to work with European leaders in the Balkans --

All three players have a lot of poise and are strong leaders. Matt and Shane are both Stoney Creek residents and while they had opportunities to play elsewhere this season, they both chose to stay and play for their hometown.

All the world's leaders are subject to parody and the Australian prime minister should learn to live with it rather than banning it.

The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than the one who remains blind to them. He also is on the road to humility -- that priceless attitude of openness to life that can help a manager absorb mistakes, failures, or personal shortcomings.

The findings of the survey project will be helpful to the leaders and staff of the West Virginia Chamber as we prepare for the 2006 legislative session and 2006 election season.

America's working families have to be wondering why union leaders are spending member dues on a conference in Kansas City attacking a company where union members shop to save time and money. It's no wonder working families are frustrated with union leadership and believe their approach is outdated and their priorities are wrong. Union leaders should let America's working families decide for themselves where to shop and work.

The meeting of leaders is on and they are trying to sort out the differences.

The market is already established with two leaders.

The leaders who have been there a while, they need to be strong and go back to the same thing we did last year. If we do that, we'll be all right. We have a lot of kids who are young and this will be their first experience in the playoffs, and also the kids from (Summit) are very young. It just depends mentally if they're prepared or not.

The leaders of this team need to step up and make a point that everyone understands we're playing a really good team.

The leaders of these services became multimillionaires. We are going to reform these services. This is our mission.

The leaders last year were East Bay companies. And they've had the best results, which reinforces our analysis that everything starts with the optimism of the entrepreneur.

The leaders are the ones to bet on at this point, but it might be a tough summer. I think we need to see a couple of players prove to investors that this is a sector that's worth taking a look at.

The leaders are aging ... that's why we have to start the process as soon as possible.

The leaders and Dean and myself couldn't be closer at the moment.

The leaders agreed to take a break. I don't think people are going to want to hear about new policies between reruns of The Ten Commandments . That would just be desperate.

The lead dog gets the best view. The rest of the dogs view is butt ugly. Of course, the lead dog is also the first to fall into the ravine.

It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead -- and find no one there.

Such leaders have not perished. They are coming up in droves and inspire an entire continent,

When Pack meets with Pack in the Jungle, And neither will go from the trail, Lie down till the leaders have spoken, It may be fair words shall prevail

A crown, golden in show is but a wreath of thorns.

It is the Vague and Elusive. Meet it and you will not see its head. Follow it and you will not see its back.

I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.