Quotes by Harry Pearce

“Its simple -- we lead in truck fuel economy today and General Motors intends to remain the leader in five years.”

“Hybrid propulsion is just one of the technologies that we can introduce to meet the performance expectations of our customers, yet protect this planet that we all count on to sustain us.”

“We worked in good faith to resolve this issue with Motorola and we are very pleased with the successful outcome.”

“Due to rapid consolidation in the media and telecommunications industries, GM is now considering alternative strategic transactions involving Hughes and other participants in those industries, ... Any such transaction might involve the separation of Hughes from General Motors.”

“We would like to take cars out of the environmental debate.”

“At a moment of great challenge and enormous need in the history of this company, the Board turned to one of its own, whose long career embodied the highest levels of trust, integrity and distinguished leadership, ... We needed an experienced, steady hand and Bill delivered. On behalf of our Board, our employees, investors, partners and customers, we will be forever grateful.”

“to the next level.”

“Quite frankly, but for Bill Owens efforts in this regard, Im not sure wed be sitting here today,”

“We have absolutely not delivered on our commitment with respect to (U.S.) market share.”

“Bill is an emotional guy.”