Mike Ross Quotations

To explore the possibility of creating a visual environment that has an equal degree of complexity and layering to play off the sonic world that he created, that is the boundary that is being pushed. We're going to learn a lot from this experience.

Just look around; you can't help but laugh at something.

I think that was the Burger King. No wait. That was Taco Bell.

I went into town today to buy a tent just for tonight. I knew a lot of people were going to be down there and I planned on camping out all night, something I was actually really excited about.

Our forefathers never envisioned that a handful of staff write a bill and you rush it through a committee without reading it and you rush it to the floor without reading it, and you pass it just because you're a Democrat and Democrats told you to do that.

Our volunteer fire departments know their needs better than Washington, D.C. They need more flexibility on spending grant money from FEMA and Homeland Security.

Redistricting and a broken, polarized Congress have made it tough to be a moderate in Congress.

I think more so than the Republican Party, we reflect America on the Democratic side of the aisle, and that's a healthy thing. I mean, that's what democracy is all about.

That was an impact, he had to be flying.

What we're trying to do is build a broad base of revenue so that if any sector slumps, the other areas can make up for it,

While I have worked hard to bring folks to the middle to craft common-sense solutions to the many problems that confront our nation, Washington is mired in gridlock, gamesmanship and constant partisan bickering.

throwing down their bicycles and bidding against us.

To me, it was the most fascinating sign in Boston. I asked my parents about it when I was very young and first saw it. My father and I would have big discussions about it. I didn't get it. I didn't get what those buildings were. Now I know inside those buildings is a great community.

Now is not the time to play politics, ... Now is the time to do what's right by the American people by developing a budget that puts working families first and that truly allows us to rebuild our economy and make America safe once again.

a number of priorities that must be addressed the budget.

As far as what the guys did well, they all responded well to the active shooter training we've done. The training that they've had over the last couple of years was called into play at a moment's notice because they had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

As people move in, companies follow them. We're fortunate that we're in the right place at the right time,

This designation will enhance the chemical and biological defense equipment missions of the arsenal and, as a result, will increase its overall workload,

They threw the fourth pitch outside and he reached out and hit it for a ground-rule double over the right-field fence.

A lot of people say, 'Why do health-care reform when the deficits are so big?' But that is when we've got to do it.

I've laid down my set of principles, so I will not force government-run health care on anyone.

It will likely result in not only maintaining the jobs we have, but potentially growing the jobs and economic opportunity we have at the Pine Bluff Arsenal,

I never believed that my service in the U.S. Congress should become a permanent career.

I'm from Las Vegas and all my tricks are magic.

I'm one of those that have said, one of my key principles is I will not support a health care reform bill that is not deficit-neutral, period.

I have no problem with him coming in and scoring the game-winning touchdown. He came into the game fresh and he's very tough to tackle. It doesn't matter to me who carries the ball or scores, as long as we win.

If there ever is government-run health care, the first ones to sign up should be the president and every member of Congress, including myself. You should be able to keep the insurance you've got today, if you like it, and always choose your own doctor.

I support health care reform in this country, but the current bills we have before us are too big, too costly, and the people who send me to Washington to be their voice are opposed to them and this process.

Before September 11, 2001, our law enforcement officers caught criminals and locked them up, our firefighters put out fires and saved lives and property, and our emergency medical personnel cared for those injured in accidents. We now live in a new era. Our police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel now have an added responsibility as the front line troops for hometown security.

I believe it is time for me to begin a new chapter in my life by spending more time with my family and exploring new opportunities here at home in Arkansas.

The entire transition, from the January 6th sale through the employee move, has been smooth, We are very pleased with manner in which our two organizations have come together. Our number one goal is to continue the fine tradition of customer service the Davis Duke clients have known ? and we're achieving that.