John Reed Quotations

We are honored to welcome these outstanding individuals to the Board, ... We look forward to combining their expertise and guidance to continue in our mission to perform outstanding basic research in the life-sciences and to provide the foundation of knowledge that is critical to medical progress.

I think it's a transformation in terms of the U.S. and the industry. It will give us the opportunity to take it globally.

I thoroughly enjoyed my years at the newspaper. It was a fantastic, wonderful experience, and I had the opportunity to work with some really excellent people. I leave with a heavy heart.

I think what he's about is being famous.

Our results in the quarter were good in the face of continued pressure on our margins and pricing, and an increasingly competitive environment in virtually all markets,

we no longer feel the need to attend every meeting together or read all the same memos. Instead, we can better divide the job of leading this great company and simplify the decision-making process.

The actions to standardize and consolidate our operations and technology platforms and improve our efficiency will take place over the next 12 to 18 months, ... We believe we can manage the dynamics we confront while improving our growth opportunities.

When asked if I'd be willing to help out, I think the only answer that you could come up with is, 'Yes,'

We've certainly seen some improvement in 2005. Based on what our clients are telling us, we're expecting more of the same for 2006.

We go through procedure very carefully, and they also have a handbook that spells out what to do if any problem goes on in the school bus. I really don't feel that there's a need for parents to be concerned. We will go through full review, all steps, make sure, we're doing what we need to be doing to protect the best interests of all our kids.

Both the House and Senate agree that there are other issues to talk about and that there may be some common ground.

War means an ugly mob-madness, crucifying the truth tellers, choking the artists, sidetracking reforms, revolutions, and the working of social forces

It was a lot bigger turnout than I ever expected. This is the largest video first-day release that I've ever seen.

That tower is owned by Southwest Communications and we have been unable to get a phone number that works for Southwest Communications.

This merger is immensely attractive to us, because there was no overlap in customers or core competencies. We are now able to invest in more cities by increasing staff, sales and services.

AT&T - it's not there anymore. General Motors is teetering. These are companies that one or two generations ago it seemed to be totally reasonable to bank your entire future on the company. Well, it's not the case any more.

It was great to do it against Saint Rose. My father's whole family went there. I broke the Saint Rose chain. I was going crazy at the end, but they weren't going to foul me. I knew I'd have to get a rebound to draw the foul, and that's what happened.

They've learned on a long car ride, you'd better have a book,

The institution is simply too important and the role -- particularly now with many of the changes going on in corporate America -- is too important. And I just felt that if I could help out on an interim basis, that I was honored to do so.

I'm persuaded it can work. Our sense is it's well worth doing,

I'll give him credit for any steps in the right direction, but I'm not moving him into the recommend column until he fixes all of it.

In the short time that Paul has led our mobile and international expansion, he has executed key deals, including the Orange France launch of League 1 soccer and Orange World TV. He has demonstrated a deep understanding of our technology and business, and we feel extremely fortunate to have someone of Paul's stature leading our management team.

In the relations of a weak Government and a rebellious people there comes a time when every act of the authorities exasperates the masses, and every refusal to act excites their contempt.

the idea of having someone that knows nothing about the floor or trading is a non-start.

The construction is all up in the air at the moment. With all the delays in the process, we have to go back and redo the financing.