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I don't share the view that China and the U.S. need to reach some kind of strategic accommodation to carve up the Asia-Pacific region - that is an arrogant proposition and deeply insulting to other countries in the region, including Japan and potentially also India and Indonesia.

I don't think it's surprising at all. When you have those types of strategic investments, it helps to improve the community's interest in the area and their willingness to invest.

If the ABM Treaty is maintained, Russia is ready for radical cuts with the United States of strategic offensive weapons to as low as 1,500 and even lower than this level,

He was courageous. He was strategic in his thinking, ... Larry King Live.

He will have complete control of team selection, tactics and coaching issues. I will concentrate on strategic issues that affect the club in less obvious but equally important ways.

He had the vision to help create a strategic plan more than a decade ago which focused on improving the health of the people we serve. This mission continues to guide our overall strategy yet today.

Having evaluated different strategic options, we became convinced that the sale of the foods business was the best solution for our company. This step will enable us to concentrate on our core businesses in home and personal care.

Having completed a strategic refocusing on its core television business, Spelling is a perfect fit with Viacom's entertainment business. By fully integrating Spelling into the Viacom family, with the efficiencies and economies of scale we can bring to bear, both Spelling's and Paramount's operations will be greatly enhanced.

What matters in any campaign is that you have a strategic core that makes the judgements, decides the strategy, and can deliver.

There is no compelling reason today for these businesses to remain together. Almost every strategic decision regarding AOL has been wrong.

The purpose of engaging strategic investors in the shareholding reform is not to collect funds to raise the capital adequacy ratio of the state-owned commercial banks, but to learn from the expertise of our foreign counterparts in service, management and internal control to improve the competitiveness of China's banking sector.

We're in the midst of putting together a strategic partnership on the retail side. And for office, we're looking at sub markets of Tokyo and other cities with good demographics.

We're not going to tell you what it is because I think that is a disadvantage for us. But there are some very good players out there across the board, and we've always been very strategic in approach, so we'll continue to do that.

With more than 25 years of experience on the creative and business side of the music and television industry, David brings passion and proven strategic leadership to this new position. David's lifelong pursuit of music in a variety of shapes and forms has given him a balanced perspective, which will be a vital asset to The Recording Academy. I am pleased to be working with him and our senior staff as we continue to move our organization forward in a relevant and effective manner.

We take great pride in this recognition, since being a top employer for scientists is a strategic goal to enable Abbott to foster innovation and remain competitive.

We are extremely pleased with our first-quarter results. Our consolidation and expense reduction initiatives, as well as our focus on the used vehicle business, are beginning to deliver the significant improvements that we anticipated when we implemented our strategic initiatives late last year. I am very pleased with the speed at which we are moving and believe it is a direct reflection of the strength of the operating team we have in place.

We are extremely pleased to welcome Ron, who comes to us with a wealth of executive-level strategic leadership experience, demonstrated business acumen and a solid record of accomplishments in both business and information technology. Information technology plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our business commitments of improving our business operations, enhancing customer service, providing new service offerings and delivering our financial commitments to our shareholders.

We are exploring strategic options for the whole company and we have no interest in selling individual newspapers or groups of newspapers.

What we find so objectionable is that these public-service agencies are involving themselves in recruiting hunters and now, in some cases, have even made it part of their strategic plans.

Having the strategic petroleum reserve, sadly, puts crude oil in the hands of refineries that can't refine it quickly enough to affect the market, ... With this gasoline and jet-fuel reserve, we can have an immediate impact on the market.

Having renegotiated the deal down, I think BT will find it very hard to justify having to pay up again in order to win MCI, ... This is certainly a big blow for BT's strategic aims and what they're trying to do with MCI in terms of their plans to grow the business globally.

Hawaii is in a very strategic location and unfortunately that strategic location brings a great deal of marine debris to the wonderful, beautiful shores that we treasure.

Having just approved the 2006 annual operating plan, I and the other directors believe the company is essentially on the right course for long-term growth, and that our employees and senior management team have a sense of urgency about improving the company's financial results. However, we will take this opportunity to re-examine the strategic direction of Gateway to fine-tune our products, services and approach to our professional and consumer direct markets.

He's going to have to take the lead, or fall in and make it a strategic race. I could see it going either way. I'm hoping he takes control and is aggressive, but with the likes of what the Razorbacks have, it's going to be interesting for the crowd and for the other athletes in the race.

He's going to have to take the lead, or fall in and make it a strategic race, ... I could see it going either way. I'm hoping he takes control and is aggressive, but with the likes of what the Razorbacks have, it's going to be interesting for the crowd and for the other athletes in the race.

There is an incredibly robust telecommunications infrastructure that was initiated due to the Strategic Air Command being positioned here, just south of Omaha. There are a number of national companies with their headquarters here, which would surprise many folks.

There are (numerous) reasons why African leaders need to be more strategic in cultivating a relationship with the diaspora.

We have to be more strategic in the distribution,

We look at the channel as a strategic advantage and not a strategic problem, We need you. We can't get to every buying point. And even when we get to every buying point, we can't bring every solution. We need your help.

We look at it as an opportunity to align our people, technology and investments against strategic growth targets.

We look forward to working with Crossbow as they provide strategic marketing services to leading nonprofit organizations,

We look forward to receiving valuable input from the community and stakeholders to help us develop our strategic plan for the next four years. We also look forward to meeting with members of the alcoholic beverage industry throughout this process.

We look forward to David's strategic insight, not only as a global logistics industry veteran, but also as a successful executive familiar with the tremendous value that logistics technology can bring to transportation and logistics services provider markets.

We maintain our 'hold' rating on Sun, seeing little profitability and little growth unless the company undertakes a new major strategic initiative.

HTS technology is attracting strong attention for a broad range of military and commercial applications. In addition to future U.S. Navy generators, HTS wire is currently powering ship propulsion motors, electric grid power cables, synchronous condensers and specialty magnets. We value the opportunity to work once more with our strategic alliance partner, Northrop Grumman, in developing a key component of the Navy's integrated power systems for its future all-electric ships.

Hybrid vehicles are gaining broader appeal among Americans. But a majority are also aware of the benefits of diesel powered vehicles, which presents a strategic conundrum for the auto industry.

He wasn't one to write a check and forget about it. He always challenged me with long-term strategic planning, what would make an Aquinas education excellent.

He was strategic in thinking that the way to respond to this problem was to take out the reasons and what sustained the enemy.

Having a combined Strategic Planning and Business Development function will give us greater ability to leverage our focused business strategies and capitalize on market opportunities. Tom's broader responsibilities will further enhance his team's effectiveness in identifying future strategic opportunities. Our record results for 2005 underline the significant progress we have made in realigning the division, streamlining processes and strengthening the business. These two appointments mark a very positive step in the development of Deutsche Asset Management.

Harrah's is putting together some very, very strategic real estate. You look at that, you look at Caesars Palace and the implication is that Harrah's is: a) Making a no-brainer investment; b) Is making provision for a major expansion in its Strip presence. I look at the map; I couldn't read it any other way. That's something the company needs Å  a greater presence on the Strip.

Harrah's is putting together some very, very strategic real estate, ... You look at that, you look at Caesars Palace and the implication is that Harrah's is: a) Making a no-brainer investment; b) Is making provision for a major expansion in its Strip presence. I look at the map; I couldn't read it any other way. That's something the company needs Å  a greater presence on the Strip.

guide the ongoing strategic expansion of this company, which will have a unique position in Europe.

Jack has provided outstanding leadership and delivered excellent results during his 25-year career at Wendy's. He has the right combination of restaurant industry experience, management skills and strategic planning ability to lead our organization.

I think it is also extremely important to revive Bulgaria's relations with Russia, Ukraine and other strategic partners.

I think it's an excellent strategic fit, the pricing is fair, and if you look at other institutional-retail combinations like Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, the synergies are there,

I think it's important for CNN to get out as much as possible from the Washington-New York axis, ... This is not some big strategic shift to New York.

It is a game that somebody ought to put a stop to -- trying to get dirt on jurors. We shouldn't be asking about 40-year-old arrests. Why do we need it? So these lawyers can play all of these strategic games?

It is also a clear signal to the international community that we are serious about it, we mean business and are willing to pool our resources to help maintain safety and security in the strategic waterway,

It is all about strategic positioning and competition.

I think the Princess line has been the single strongest initiative Disney has done in years. (The campaign) is a really strong strategic move.

I think the bilateral relationship is a strategic partnership of equality and mutual respect. We will not form an alliance, and this kind of long-term relationship is not directed against another country,

It is China's view that Sino-U.S. relations should be dealt with from a strategic and long-term perspective, and the differences between the two countries handled in a proper way.

Last night I approved a company's request for loan from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve,

Last fall, Swift & Co. unveiled a new strategic vision to become the best red meat provider in the world. Important components of that vision included the need for innovation and operational excellence. Today, we are announcing investments in our Greeley beef plant that will expand our innovative value-added processing capabilities and strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace.

I think we've made some strategic decisions to align with a partnership relationship with our key retailers throughout the world. We've been successful almost 100 percent getting them aligned, giving them creative ideas, ... In some cases we're giving them exclusive properties of ours to use. They're effectively enjoying it, we're enjoying it and it's helping bring both the relationship and the retail presence much stronger for Reebok than it has been, and I think that's the beginning steps.

I think an agency has to have time to build a relationship with a client to do their best work. It may be all right for strategic hot shops to work on projects or even creative agencies, but media agencies really have to get to know a client's business.

I think it's the smartest strategic move she has made since January.

I think it was an awesome team effort, ... We helped bring it all together, but the credit really goes to Jim Dodson and the generals and other retired military officials who formed the strategic think tank to save Eielson.

It gives Raul's side a tremendous strategic advantage, either way. It freezes the opposition. It's brilliant, if you think about it. And you have to be really popular to pull this off. You have to be really sure.

It goes to show that proper planning, being able to weather the inevitable ups and downs of the business, is vital. Those that do survive bankruptcy addressed their costs and strategic issues in a comprehensive manner. That's how Continental approached its restructuring.

It goes against what our comprehensive plan promotes. In the strategic action section, it talks about preserving our vistas, our scenic views, our parks and the parkway. Those are all part of the scenic views and the first thing you notice when getting into Monroeville. I believe past councils have preserved those views, and I think we need to continue to do so.

It is important to retain our strategic relationship with Hughes. We continue to create new communications capabilities and functionality in our vehicles. Hughes has redefined itself as a premier provider of digital entertainment and business communications, which strengthens its ability to contribute to GM's strategy to grow its service-oriented businesses.

It is important to retain our strategic relationship with Hughes, ... We continue to create new communications capabilities and functionality in our vehicles. Hughes has redefined itself as a premier provider of digital entertainment and business communications, which strengthens its ability to contribute to GM's strategy to grow its service-oriented businesses.

It is indeed, ... But to get the oil from the Caspian Sea into the hands of the West you can't use buckets. You need pipelines and those pipelines have to be installed and protected. The oil reserves in the Caspian Sea are vast. The pipelines mean that security in the Balkans is of concrete economic and strategic importance.

I think the wise and strategic thing to do is to have a two-track policy,

It is a strategic location, in the heart of the city.

It is becoming increasingly clear that the global economy is improving, ... As customers feel more confident to invest, we believe that we are well positioned to provide compelling value as a strategic business adviser and technology partner.

Japan's decision to build more intense relationship with India as reflected by two countries assertion to upgrade their strategic dialogue is indicative of newer realignment of forces in Asia.

Japan's alliance with the U.S. will only grow in importance amid the increasingly difficult security situation surrounding our country, thus I think it is necessary to keep the marines in Okinawa, a geographically strategic location from the standpoint of maintaining deterrence.

Jeff is a key addition to our executive team. He brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and strategic business experience that will enhance our ability to meet the demands of our industry in this very dynamic business environment.

Jerry is a strategic and analytical thinker who could be the chairman to pull GM out of this crisis.

Jill's extensive background in the aerospace industry and proven business acumen in the implementation of critical programs will provide strategic insight and focus to the solutions we provide our customers.

JDSU is pleased to introduce these innovative building blocks for the Agile Optical Network. We will continue to build our portfolio addressing the AON, a strategic imperative for the fast, cost effective deployment of IP-based broadband communications services.

Kroger is making a superb strategic decision to move to the Everyday Living category because the brand has much more cachet. The path to higher consumer satisfaction and profitability is through a bigger and better portfolio of private brands.

Larry has a proven track record as an effective financial executive with balanced experience in global operations, strategic planning, accounting, and internal controls,

Landmark has always had a tremendous commitment to promoting independent film. Having Mercury as such an important and strategic ally in our continued efforts will immediately create opportunities essential to the continued growth and success of independent film.

I said, 'That's too bad, because I need 100 million a year.' They said, 'Well, maybe we can change our strategic plan.' That's the reason you need scale.

Over the past 12 month we have made a series of strategic decisions that have affected short term revenue, but will yield and are already yielding a more profitable portfolio,

Over the last several months, we have thoroughly weighed strategic alternatives for our Northern Department Store Group,

Pakistanis somehow regard the growth of an Indo-American strategic partnership as some kind of a negative development. A zero-sum game is what is in their mind, though the Americans are at pains to explain to both sides that America remains their friend while they are running their own cold war.

Pakistan has realized that it has to transform its antagonistic foreign policy to a functional relationship, ... It is concerned about the strategic relations of Israel and India and wants to countervail it.

Pakistan has already made a proposal of strategic restraint regime in South Asia. These things can be discussed in the context of our proposal.

P&O is a strategic asset in terms of the ports in the Far East.

Our purpose is to explore common interests and to promote economic development through a possible strategic partnership. Capital formation is critical to the Chinese economy and the Nasdaq Stock Market is a model of investors providing capital to growing companies.

Our planned investment is the strategic answer to this risk. We wish in this way to ensure the independence of the Volkswagen Group.

Our planned investment is the strategic answer to this risk,

Our perspective on this is we have a tremendous amount of work to do. We're trying to ignore that noise and make every correct strategic move to build this band into a long-term artist.

Our strategic review process has gone well with significant interest expressed by several parties, and we are on pace to finalize our review before the end of the year,

Our strategic plan calls for Canada to be a world leading alpine racing country by 2010. With significantly increased human, technical and financial resources, the intent is to have all our athletes be the best prepared to race ever at an Olympic Games.

Our Strategic Petroleum Reserve is there for a natural disaster or some other catastrophe.

Our strategic initiatives and intense focus on the customer delivered another month of strong results. We posted positive comparable sales across all geographic segments for February and marked our 34th consecutive month of positive global comparable sales performance. Both achievements are a testament to the effectiveness and momentum of our Plan to Win.

Our sales force will become strategic partners with customers, thereby building greater trust and influence. We will tailor the location and composition of our account teams to fit our customers' differing requirements. We will devote more resources toward our customers and broaden our sales capabilities and influence beyond merchandising to assortment, pricing and shelving.

Our global economy is built on establishing strategic communications, ... The U.S. and the Netherlands have a great deal in common including a creative spirit.

Our core strength as a company has always been a culture based on listening to our clients. We think of ourselves as a partner rather than a vendor. For example, we continuously look to our clients for feedback on our strategic development initiatives. The end result is a product suite that evolves with our clients' businesses.

Our vision is to make our products indispensable to all physicians, from independent practitioners to the largest physician practice groups, academic medical centers and specialty groups, and today we are taking two significant strategic steps towards that goal.

Our view is this is just the initial payoff of the disciplined execution of our strategic plan. We have always taken a long term approach toward building our business.

Our view is that Time Warner has been managed for the short term. Almost every strategic decision regarding AOL has been wrong.

Our U.S. consumer market share remains on track, with volume share down less than one percentage point for the quarter, but unchanged year to date. We fully expect to meet our strategic goal of at least holding share for the full year, while improving the quality of our product mix toward the premium end.

Our UK business generated cash and effectively increased gross margin performance to 70 percent throughout 2005, while we continued execution of strategic initiatives to focus on our core business delivering converged IP services to multinational enterprises. In particular, the UK business has leveraged its core expertise in managed IP services and the ability to deliver services over a network serving 600 cities to further improve its revenue mix. Enterprise customers now account for 92 percent of revenues.

Our two countries share a common position on the international strategic balance, ... In the world today, in the international situation, this position is very important.