“Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.”
“The Asian markets will have a pivotal global influence in the coming decades and will offer significant investment opportunities for both KKR and our existing portfolio companies, ... As the role of private equity in Asia grows and is further defined, KKR will carefully assess the landscape and determine the most appropriate ways to be a leading participant in that process.”
“I really don't know yet. It's kind of still to be determined. ... I really haven't been doing too much [in practice], so I couldn't tell you. I've been kind of taking it easy, trying to get healthy, trying not to be injured this year like last year.”
“If Jacksonville would have won, we would have had to play at West Brunswick (today) to determine who would be going to the playoffs. This is the first time in five years; we have come a long way and we are a relativity young squad, so I feel good about the future.”
“Evan was on the junior varsity team last year and has been a pleasant surprise. He is quick, determined and plays good defense. Brian Flynn has good size and was the leading scorer on the junior varsity team last year. Brian Lenox is raw, but is quick and persistent and knows how to finish.”
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“Louise has demonstrated exceptional courage, determination, inspiration and dedication, embodying the woman we were looking for when we came up with the idea for this contest. We are humbled and excited in equal measure to be able to bring recognition to someone who has selflessly given so much to so many.”
“You look at him and you think, 'Oh my gosh, I don't know if I can count on him,' and then he starts running with the ball and no one is going to bring him down, ... He runs so hard and so determined to get into the end zone and that's his trademark.”
“I learned my lesson there. I was playing with Thompson and made the mistake of not respecting his determination. I left the gap and he took it. It was a hard lesson. It cost me a world title. But I promise you one thing. You won't ever see me clowning around again.”
“I was listening to (Detroit Red Wings coach) Mike Babcock the other night. He said it comes down to the team that shows the most determination that usually wins. I hope that he's right. That's all that we've got on our side when you match up the two teams.”