Richard Murphy Quotations

We're faced with a problem and we're just trying to address it. It's really that simple, ... You're talking about a number of people in town that appear to need some more protection.

Setting up shop in other states . . . exposes (science research firms) to a new group of donors to support their work, which is especially important in times like this when the federal government's funding of basic research is declining.

There is a great role for the president to play in suggesting bridging ideas, saying: 'Had you thought of it this way? If you got this, could you take less on that?' -- that sort of role, which is an extremely important role.

This document provides excellent guidelines for scientific experimentation within a framework of high ethical principles.

... There's a big difference between Israeli outlook on Hamas and Saudi outlooks. They do not regard Hamas as a terrorist organization and that's where the paths diverge in analysis from the beginning.

They're both on pretty raw nerve endings on this point. Counseling by the Americans and bringing the two security leaderships together will be a first step,

It's a black eye on the whole world of science. Exciting areas of research are always competitive . . . but healthy competition never justifies sloppy research, cutting corners or dishonest behavior.

It was an inexpensive family destination. Now, the expectation of the average person coming here has been raised quite a bit.

I have no doubt because I can't think of any other country where they might have crossed into,

I have presented plans, Ms. Strong, and I've said how I'm going to pay for them. And my plans are new, and they're innovative. They're not tired and worn out and insulting to the teachers who are already practicing early intervention.

I'd have to say when things get busy with the gas pumps; everybody else has to start cutting corners somewhere. This is a good place to do it.