Contributions Quotes

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I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics but for our contributions to the human spirit.

- John F. Kennedy

Today, more than ever, the inspiration for the parts I play is found in you - our nation`s men and women in uniform and the selfless contributions you make on a daily basis to keep our country safe and free. I salute you.

- Chuck Norris

If you want me in the Hall of Fame put me in because of some contributions that I have made to country music.

- Buck Owens

We got a really unselfish performance from Alix Hughes. Sarah Moore played huge in the middle. She looked like a college player. Lindsey Wilkerson played huge for us at forward and on defense. We spotted the other team a goal early, and we had to rally the troops. It was a team effort. We also got some contributions from our younger players off the bench.

- Dave Smith

I feel that the first five years of the foundation have been extremely successful. In the coming year, we plan to increase the number of donor-advised funds as well as contributions to our endowment fund.

- David Stewart

America knows it has got to deal with its deficit problems so that it, too, can promise it is making its proper and best contributions to the world economy.

- Gordon Brown

The decline leaves us concerned. The income gap between rich and poor in New York is greater than anywhere else in the country. That`s all the more reason for us to hope for a closing surge in contributions and in donors.

- Jack Rosenthal

I love involving actors at all levels - and they have to know that I want to hear their contributions, with dialogue, with story suggestions, with script changes, whatever.

- Lasse Hallström

As women increasingly join and continue to advance through the management ranks, making major contributions to their companies and the North American auto industry, it`s important to applaud their talents. We`re pleased to shine the spotlight on this impressive group of executives.

- Peter Brown

One of the problems with a candidate like Bob Kennedy, and his brother before him, was that people assumed they didn`t need contributions.

- Pierre Salinger

And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win.

- Sachin Tendulkar

Our primary need is for people to realize that this disaster is not going to last just a couple of weeks. The effects will last months, therefore we will need volunteers and contributions for months.

- Steve Wilson

The Committee found that Arte (Arthur) has made major contributions to the expansion of the Church and Narconon during his 26 years as a Scientologist.

- Mark Jones

The work of the political activist inevitably involves a certain tension between the requirement that position be taken on current issues as they arise and the desire that one`s contributions will somehow survive the ravages of time.

- Angela Davis

But please know, whether you believe campaign contributions are speech or property, that I learned to love very dearly the right of free expression when I lived without that freedom for a while a long time ago.

- John McCain

He is a living icon for this congregation, and he has made so many contributions to our church. He developed our church orchestra,

- Charles Robinson

In addition to steady license progress, we have begun to see the results of our strategic initiative to build out services partnerships and channels, ... We generated more than 50 percent growth in our service revenue due in part to contributions from MKS Solutions Partners in customer implementations.

- Michael Harris

For those who attempt to cast doubt or aspersions, the New York City host committee is within the spirit and the letter of the law as it relates to contributors and their contributions.

- Paul Elliott

The Admission Committee concluded that each student offered a position in the Class of 2010 will bring unique strengths and perspectives to the Stanford undergraduate experience. We are honored to have had the opportunity to admit such exceptional and engaged students, and we look forward to the many contributions they will make to the Stanford community.

- Richard Shaw

We are appreciative of the effort Greg has put into his position and the contributions he has made towards shaping the team into one of MLS` most competitive on-field teams, as well as his contributions towards the building of our new home -- Pizza Hut Park,

- John Wagner

It is a privilege to recognize the contributions of the many individuals and organizations that have played a key role in the establishment and continued success of UNM-LA, ... UNM has had a presence in Los Alamos as far back as 1956 with the establishment of a residence center. What we are celebrating today is the establishment of the official UNM branch, opening in 1980.

- Carlos Ramirez

Being a part of both the University community and the general neighborhood has been a pleasure. And I try to do my best to make meaningful contributions to both.

- Mark Levine

Tsingtao beer, a hundred-year old brand name, has made great contributions to the cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world in the past century. With Tsingtao Beer set to actively sponsor and support the Beijing Games, we feel more confident of running a successful Games.

- Wang Wei

Tsingtao Beer, a hundred-year old brand name, has made great contributions to the cultural exchanges between China and the restof the world in the past century,

- Wang Wei

We`re very pleased to have IBM as a major sponsor, ... The acceptance of the OSGi Service Platform has exploded over the last year, with framework developers, device manufacturers, and service providers releasing OSGi enabled products and services. IBM has made significant contributions to the success of the OSGi Alliance.

- John Barr

In this particular case, since we`re only talking about contributions, it might not be a matter of who is nonpartisan enough, but who is poor enough not to have made any contributions,

- Tom Phillips

Applied Materials has a long history of recognizing the importance of social responsibility and the need to be a leader in the community. I am proud of our employees for their significant contributions of time, energy and resources and for demonstrating the value of making a positive impact around the world.

- Brian Conley

Today is a great day as we stand with you to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of the men and women of the 216th Engineer Battalion through what was a very long, challenging year in Iraq, ... It was indeed an honor to serve with the men and women who comprised the 216th.

- Scott Evans

(South Bay`s police department organized a bucket drive at U.S. 27 and SR 80 on Sept. 10, raising about $600. Additional drives are planned and significant contributions have been promised. The department also is collecting clothing, camping-type supplies and personal hygiene products. Donations can be made at the South Bay Police station. Chief Michael Morris and others will deliver the money and supplies to the affected areas in about a week.) It should not take disasters to bring us together, to put aside cultural, social and economic barriers, ... We should always do it just because it`s right. We have crisis situations in our own communities on a daily basis if we would only open our eyes to them.

- Michael Morris

It`s the right thing to do — we had corporate contributions, employee contributions, we donated a couple of thousand boxes, so when they called and asked for help it was an easy decision. I was thrilled that they asked us.

- Jeff Palmer

Many of the undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean islands have been living, working and making vital contributions to our country for many years.

- Charles Rangel

It`s been less than an ideal year, but under the circumstances he`s made significant contributions.

- Theo Epstein

The course that will restore to the workmen a father`s duties and responsibilities, between which and themselves the state has now stepped, is for them to reject all forced contributions from others, and to do their own work through their own voluntary combinations.

- Al Gonzales

From blood banking to the modern subway, from jazz to social justice, the contributions of African Americans have shaped and molded and influenced our national culture and our national character.

- Al Siebert

The main part of the Hyde bill is to withhold U.S. contributions to the regular assessed budget of the U.N. unless they make real and substantial reforms in the way they operate.

- Alan Lloyd

I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms. There are better ways to earn a living than to prevent other people from making use of one`s contributions to computer science.

- Alan Zinter

Since 1987, the month of March has been designated to give special prominence to the women who have made lasting contributions to our society.

- Alberto Mancini

This airline is grateful for his extensive contributions and we will miss his friendship and support. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Casey family on its personal loss.

- Alex Ramsey

If your kids attend school and grades are up that will make $1,000 contributions to some 10,000 kids across the country, are challenging kids to learn foreign languages or challenging kids to get summer jobs or seek summer enrichment opportunities?

- Alexander Hamilton

How much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product?

- Alexandre Vasarhelyi

Through educational programming, Jewish American History Month will help raise the awareness of a people, their history and contributions. It will help combat anti-Semitism, a phenomenon that is on the rise and that unfortunately still exists in our Nation.

- Alger Boyer

I support concrete and progressive immigration reform based on three primary criteria: family reunification, economic contributions, and humanitarian concerns.

- Ali Lacey

Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on in the continued struggle for civil rights around the world. She will be missed.

- Alice Besterman

Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.

- Alice Maria Gomes

The United States Jewish population has made many vital contributions in all areas of our society in such ways as helping to develop the cultural, scientific, political and economic life of our country.

- Allan Meltzer

In the 2004 presidential election, we saw a wonderful example of citizens making contributions. In fact, individual giving to both the Kerry and Bush campaigns was the highest in our nation`s history.

- Amal Salman

There can be no argument about the Lone Star State`s significant contributions to American history, and we must remember the actions and the sacrifices of those who made Texas independence a reality.

- Amanda Weber

I have been working closely with local officials to promote the valuable contributions of the plant to the nation, the state, and the local community.

- Amanda Wood

For the last 3 years, we have celebrated National Nurses Week. Beginning on May 6, we will once again have the opportunity to truly commend the nursing community for their contributions to our national health delivery system.

- American Society

I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our great nation.

- Andrei Lankov