Quotes by John Bates

“It has helped us encourage each other since we have a stake in how successful the company is,”

“Right now, the chamber has one apple ruining the tree and that is bad, ... She got my money for the T-shirts, and she knew she wasnt going to give me the business.”

“Things are coming together. Given the support weve seen from every segment of the community, I believe we can do it.”

“Yes, we can still do it. Nothing worth doing is easy.”

“issues concerning treaties are largely political questions best left to the political branches of the government, not the courts, for resolution.”

“Judicial action might simply encourage congressmen to run to court any time they disagreed with presidential action [on a treaty or other foreign relations issue] or were on the losing end of a piece of legislation,”

“[Hospitals predicted an influx of patients after the closing of medical facilities in New Orleans and other areas affected by the storm. Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock was awaiting two patients from Tulane Hospital in New Orleans, but the head of the Little Rock hospital said his facility expects more.] If the city is out of commission for the next two months, what’s going to happen to all those patients? ... We’re trying to scratch our heads and imagine what may be coming in the long term.”

“We do our best to do away with ceremonial Christianity and do just what the Bible says. Were Bible believers only. Nothing else dictates what we practice and believe.”

“Our guys played well, we just didnt match up with (Heritage). They are quick. A good team. In the second half, they were just stronger than us.”

“They (the National Park Service) are good folks, but they dont come from a position of strength. Youve got strong personalities who will do just exactly what they want to do.”