The first and continuing argument for the curtailment of working hours and the raising of the minimum age was that read more

The first and continuing argument for the curtailment of working hours and the raising of the minimum age was that education was necessary in a democracy and working children could not attend school.

If they can stay where they are and can have air and water, (then) stay where they are. We're just read more

If they can stay where they are and can have air and water, (then) stay where they are. We're just at the point where we cannot meet the needs of our citizens right now, particularly water.

I knew his father very well. And yes, I think I would owe it not only to Barry. I owe read more

I knew his father very well. And yes, I think I would owe it not only to Barry. I owe it to his father to respect everything that this young man has accomplished.

François Mitterrand was the last king of France. France today is no longer a truly independent nation, but not yet read more

François Mitterrand was the last king of France. France today is no longer a truly independent nation, but not yet part of a global European nation. We're in a no man's land. There is a longing for a monarch and a request for a stronger president.

We purposely created Bob out of the ashes of George. I would be insane not to measure things against 'Seinfeld.' read more

We purposely created Bob out of the ashes of George. I would be insane not to measure things against 'Seinfeld.' I've stolen as much of the 'Seinfeld' crew as I could to give me a hedge.

I am very pleased that Governor Perry and his Commissioner of Education firmly believe that more education dollars should be read more

I am very pleased that Governor Perry and his Commissioner of Education firmly believe that more education dollars should be spent in the classroom, ... It is a travesty that hundreds of thousands of dollars were previously spent on nonacademic expenses such as lobbyists and seminars, rather than in our children's classrooms.

Throughout my discussions I was confident that a way through the problems could be found and that a business case read more

Throughout my discussions I was confident that a way through the problems could be found and that a business case could be made. I'll continue to work with the new company to make sure the project remains viable and has a sustainable future.

We did a good job with Ruiz, and we had a couple of clear chances, but we could not capitalize read more

We did a good job with Ruiz, and we had a couple of clear chances, but we could not capitalize on them,

This merger will mean a real choice and lower prices in local phone service, faster Internet access and better cable read more

This merger will mean a real choice and lower prices in local phone service, faster Internet access and better cable TV,