Quotes by John Lawson

“It goes away as fast as it comes.”

“We wont gain anything. We will have to deliver that water to our customers and end up with a system no greater than what we had.”

“Smart hasnt developed as planned, and its no secret the two sets of management didnt always see eye to eye”

“It needs a firm hand at the tiller and someone who is really responsible for making these various groups work together, ... It is one of the big failings of the group to date since the merger with Daimler and Chrysler.”

“Most analysts had consigned (the February earnings guidance) to the dustbin immediately after the events of (Sept. 11). It would be quite an achievement if they still manage to produce a number within that range.”

“Because its a new development, it would seem like they would have to show the effects of that. But I wouldnt want to hazard a guess right now on which of the other tools would be used.”

“The market is fragmented so consolidation makes sense and long-term it may be worth paying a decent price to get that dominant position.”

“Having an agreed deal is more likely to be effective than someone just coming in with a hostile bid.”

“Its becoming a function of having a large office population in one building. Clearly, if it is out of town, its going to have even more benefits.”

“If the government is prepared to top up your income even if you opt out of the state scheme then you may as well take up this lump sum. It will not cost you anything to do so.”