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I will take my years in Washington and New York state and compare it with Clinton any day, on substance, ... Forget about all the glitz and glamour. I've built up a record that qualifies me to do this run. You need a credible candidate with a strong background and no baggage.

I was the worst extra, I was 'that' guy. I was the guy on the phone trying to get the Oscar for best extra - for best background performance.

I was trying to keep calm. Everybody was making noise in the background and I tried not to let it bother me. Each shot was off to the left.

I studied audio engineering at university. The background I am from, music was never seen as a viable career; it was always a hobby.

I think he didn't feel like he needed any assistance. I think he felt that with his Notre Dame background he was in pretty good shape in terms of understanding the program, what he wanted to do. I think he wanted to come in and have a fresh, brand new approach.

I think he didn't feel like he needed any assistance, ... I think he felt that with his Notre Dame background he was in pretty good shape in terms of understanding the program, what he wanted to do. I think he wanted to come in and have a fresh, brand new approach.

I think his background in banking is a great fit for it and because I know how well he works with other people. I've seen him build a bank from the ground up. ... I think he would be a really, really good public relations man for Gibson County, and that everybody would be as proud to have him there as I would.

It did not take into account very well the background traffic.

It is feasible for someone who comes from a privileged background to understand the privilege they have had and to use the formal political arena in a way that would disperse power and engage with people in their own lives.

M&A activity has been the pattern for some time. Whilst we still have a decent macro background combined with low financing costs there's probably more to come. It's probably supportive of a relatively cheap market.

The advantage I had there over here was at least kids had a background knowledge of what's going on. I've got two students out of 110 that's been in an agriculture program before. They moved in from another school. So everybody else is at ground zero. They have no idea.

I would never want to deny my Mennonite background and culture; I'll always feel like and be identified as a Mennonite and therefore possess that little extra authority on our beliefs. I also see myself as a Canadian writer.

I would love to have more women in management. It's been tough getting to that point. Not only finding people who are willing to step up to management, but also people who are qualified and have the background and education to do it. We've had a number of women in senior management positions, and two of them burned out.

My business is drawing, not writing, and this text is pretty much background for the drawings.

My brothers and I were raised by our parents to respect everyone regardless of background or race.

My Catholic background has certainly affected the way I view life and it has become integral to everything I do. It has given me a belief in things like structure, marriage, family, compassion for the poor, the importance of community - but I don't like to wear religion on my sleeve, I prefer to have it integrated into what I do.

Most Americans think there's already universal background checks. They don't understand why there wouldn't be a background check to purchase a weapon.

Most Americans believe that with freedom comes responsibility - and that one measure of responsible gun ownership is a background check. There must be an app for that.

Most of my background is Filipino and partly Chinese, but mostly Filipino.

Meredith is a real pro, and I think it speaks volumes that NBC has brought her here to 'Today. I have been her fan for years and I can't wait to be her partner. She has the perfect background and personality to make a real mark on this show and in morning news in general. I'm thrilled to welcome her aboard.

Mike and I have become very good friends. He's a good guy, detail oriented, and you need that. He has an accountant background and is willing to put in whatever it takes to do something. Yeah, I'm going to miss him.

Michael's coaching style and his extensive experience with basketball made him a great fit. He has a strong background in nutrition, which will be a plus for our student-athletes as they develop themselves into championship form.

whoever they pick has a considerable degree of background and expertise on monetary policy.

We were looking for someone with a strong business background who could lead this club as we enter a new phase in its development. Stewart's extensive experience, both in corporate business and football, will be invaluable. I am delighted he has accepted the role.

We provide the impetus for people, the sense that it is doable. You don't need a background in writing or publishing. Denis is helping other people do what he learned to do himself. He empowers them with techniques.

We do not have specific information suggesting this ore or tailings were naturally elevated in arsenic. Sampling and analysis of the ore or tailings away from the sludge disposal are needed. We are recommending to EPA that Ford do additional background sampling to obtain this data.

We do not formally nominate until we are through the background investigation and the full vetting. It takes time to present those nominations to the Senate. But now that they have been confirmed, that is a good thing.

We received tip-offs from local people that there were strange-looking people staying around there so we checked their background and passports and realized that they were the people we were looking for,

We're bringing more capability to the planet. What we're really doing now is establishing the background environment that we have to deal with when we plan future missions.

We wanted to hire somebody with a quality background to take the standard of our cuisine to the next level - and I knew the perfect person.

We've got a lot of work going on in investigating the background to this very important development.

We have a major background in search, and search optimization. Our interest is to help clients optimize for mobile. It's more than just making sure your site shows up on mobile devices. It's making sure the user experience you provide on mobile devices is one that will be compelling and keep them coming back.

We could just as easily lose a player in the fall as we can right now. This is an opportunity for us to build a little background for some of the things that could possibly happen during the course of a real season.

We were so impressed with his background -- not only in government, but as a surgeon, and his interest in becoming connected to the community.

When I first ran for Congress in the 1990s, my background as an openly gay Asian was one of the focal points of the campaign, and, in fact, my opponent attacked me for it.

We made it on a cheap PC that couldn't get enough power and kept crashing. We'd borrow microphones, cords and pieces, and we made our own kind of soundproofing. That's what I mean about trying to be great with what you've got. ... It gives you a sound that no one else has got because no one else is doing it in that room. It's like the great Stones records where you hear Charlie Watts miss a beat or you hear Mick in the background encouraging the backing singers. It's amazing.

The preliminary stage of screening in my church is that everyone who volunteers fills out an application. It asks whether they have a criminal history and gives the church permission to do a background check.

You know, with her background at CBC, Madam Clarkson would probably ask permission to cross a line, which is the etiquette.

To have a guy like Terry with his background maybe to open some doors with his background, that's going to bring better players. And that's just going to bring more fans.

When you sign up to do a film with Terry, you're basically signing up to be one of 11 elements in a shot, ... You could have a great take, but if the geese aren't right in the background or the smoke isn't coming up the chimney, Terry will do another take.

The overall reliability of the criminal background check, the way it's done today, is suspect. It's better than nothing, but the probability of not finding a criminal conviction is pretty high.

The overall background is positive for Brazil, foreign investors are going in, and investors have a very strong, positive view on the country. There's reason to feel very positive about the real.

We directed them to go back and run another set of background checks after the issue at Attucks involving the custodian because his initial background check had not produced any record of a criminal conviction.

We?re like an advanced college course. Harry gives us background information. All of a sudden I feel connected to this music.

This scene originally looked very different. The actress was standing on a wooden platform, surrounded by a railing to keep tourists from falling down the mountain, hardly as dramatic as the finished product. It was amazingly challenging, due to the fact that the camera was constantly moving around her, and the sheer amount of work required to perfect the shot. Trees and bushes had to be added, a village in the background required removal, and clothing was even added to the actress. It was a complete and all encompassing transformation.

We recognize that both counties have strained budgets. He brings with him a background in economics, a background in finance. The key here is to find other sources of revenue so the burden on the taxpayer is reduced and the airport grows in exciting new ways. And to let the community see how essential the services are that many don't see every day.

We're ending the year on a pretty good note. The general news background has been quite positive.

Volker Kruger's extensive automotive background adds another valuable asset to our European team. We see tremendous opportunities to better serve clients in Germany and in surrounding areas with the addition of Mr. Kruger.

This species of bat has been observed capturing insects near the ground and vegetation, which suggests they have a wider repertoire of sonar-guided behavior than previously recognized. We thought the sonar strobe groups might be well suited to helping the bat distinguish a small object from the more complex background you would find in the wild.

You make friends you pass in the night, and everyone has a story to tell. It doesn't matter what your background is or where you come from.

You look at Superman, the story of an orphan coming to America, keeping his identity secret and even the names, Kal-El and Jor-El, you can trace lines to the background of the creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, both Jewish. Overall, there was a remarkable confluence of events that led to the medium and the Jewish participation.

You don't really see Lou a lot. He stays in the background. He just likes to sit back in the background and support his son.

You don't need a religious background to strive for something good, for genuine compassion and love for others.

We'd like to know what the problem is. This is something we all should be worried about, by the way. These people are in the country now. If there is a concern on the background checks, why is it taking so long to clear it?

We do get more requests from elementary schools. The background checks are very valuable, and we think it's worth the investment.

We do everything from a criminal history check to a background check of their employment history to checking personal references. We check criminal history; we check driving record.

We believe Carole has the best chance of winning in November. She has the money in her campaign, she has the background and she has the best stance on the issues.

The department has a strict policy of not commenting on any matter related to such a background check.

The Delphi bankruptcy didn't help. The concern is, what are the repercussions of that for General Motors and for other automakers and the component makers. And it's all happening against background where real wages are not rising, so the question is, who's going to buy what American manufacturers produce?

We're excited to have Cara with our field hockey program. Cara comes from a great background at Walpole. She's an excellent educator. We're excited for the kids to get a chance to work with her.

When there are sequences when the eye, and not the ear, is the primary object, then the composer has his fling in the writing of incidental background music. In this branch of musical writing there have been some of the finest examples of orchestral music which our age has produced.

We'll talk about some of the infrastructure questions that we think people would like more information on, details of why the project would be good, background information on the company, conceptual information on what we think the property might look like, how we'll go about getting public input on the design so that it's compatible with the area, those kinds of things.

We undertook very rigorous background checks before the job offer, as much with the Privy Council as with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the RCMP,

The real story sitting in the background is about this explosion of data. The fact of the matter is that we haven't really addressed the ability to feed these progressively faster computers.

We believe that with sufficient safeguards - registration with two state government agencies and a police background check - the security risk associated with government relations professionals will be significantly reduced.

When Joe and Cameron came through last season, it was clear Joe had more natural ability, but Cameron worked extremely hard in the background to improve his game,

Those who said they didn't want anybody with a professional education background didn't have the votes to make their favorite person a finalist.

We don't need a lot of cookies on Thursday afternoon before games. No, my background as a coach, we've never liked showering the guys with a lot of praise before the game. I don't know how that helps.

When I was a youngster, I was brought up in a very political background on an estate in north London.

When Bill Clinton chose Al Gore in 1992 - from the same generational, ideological, and geographical background as his - it underscored his campaign's central argument that this was a clash between the past and the future, that 'Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow' was indeed the campaign's anthem.

We run background checkups on any clients that want to purchase more sensitive equipment,

We thought that these unfortunate revelations would put punters off but much to our surprise we have seen decent money for Shayne all day including a 300 bet placed at 10 am. It only goes to prove that whatever your background if you have the X factor you can go on and be successful.

This year would be a great opportunity for us to fill all the volunteer spots. With Ashley's background in networking and knowing a diverse group of people, we can make this goal come true.

This time, you mention the word 'Survivor' and you can almost hear the crickets chirping in the background and the sagebrush blowing across the town.

This sentence is not being imposed because of the background of anyone involved. I see here a man who is sorry for what he did. I see a mother who is grieving for her son. It doesn't matter what their ethnic background is.

This will help me in making law. That background is very helpful.

There are great slender models, great tall models, Amazonian models, great busty models - my point is models of all shapes and sizes, age, ethnic background should be embraced and celebrated.

There are lots of other background costs. That doesn't take into account all of the people who have to replace them...and our carpenter's shop.

We made a conscious decision early on that she should not be involved in the politics. She should be involved as the first lady, which is a whole other category, ... Also, it makes it easier for her that she may believe differently than I do, coming from her family background and all that.

When you look at Josh's numbers, he's done absolutely everything you can possibly do in the Frontier League. He has the background in independent baseball of a number one starter and I'm thrilled to add him to our roster.

While I believe my background makes me one of the most qualified people there is for this position, the convergence of a number of factors bring me to the conclusion that I cannot effectively serve my country, you, and the U.S. maritime industry.

When we watch cartoons, much of the background music is classical, such as the William Tell Overture, ... Once the audience hears some of the songs we've selected, they'll say 'Yes, I know that song!'

We welcome Richard to the Activision Board. His substantial experience in the mobile and wireless arena coupled with his strong corporate development background and distinguished career will be an asset to our Board and management team as we continue to pursue our strategic objectives.

We are excited to have Mark come to FGH. In his interviews and in his previous work experience, he has demonstrated excellent leadership skills. His experiences and background are excellent matches for the administrator position here at Franklin General Hospital.

We are excited that Tom is joining our senior management team. He is a seasoned CFO who brings decades of experience and knowledge in strategic financial leadership. I am confident Tom's background will enable him to guide Tennant on the course to achieving its stated financial and strategic objectives.

We are even more conscious of the economic improvement in Canada, and of the political, social and spiritual background that has made this possible.

Two million felons have tried to buy a gun and, because of the background check, have been denied.

First and foremost, (there's a) selection process. (We) do background checks, drug testing (and) look at probation reports. (There's) zero tolerance for threats of workplace violence. (We) have employee support (and a) counseling program.

First and foremost, Jack is an excellent teacher. He has done a good job of developing young players. He has a strong background in line play and a strong belief in teaching fundamentals first.

Finding out the religious background of your ancestors will also help you understand their actions and possibly the attitudes that you inherited.

Financial planning is a time-consuming and sometimes nerve-wracking process. Consumers should not avoid spending hours on preparation, which should include checking on the adviser's background and doing some soul-searching to figure out how to balance their current financial needs and desires with retirement goals.

We're tapping John Butte's considerable expertise in broadcast television management to help guide and strengthen our company's legacy station. In his roles as news director and acting general manager at WEWS, John has clearly demonstrated his ability to motivate journalistic excellence and solid financial performance. We're fortunate to have someone with John's impressive background leading the station that bears the initials of our company's founder.

The government should hold a meeting of all parties immediately before the Parliament session, to explain the background of India's vote at the IAEA meeting on Saturday.

Turner's experience as a proven leader of people in Wal-Mart's incredibly dynamic sales environment; his IT background as CIO of a world-class company and his familiarity with our products and technologies as a Microsoft customer for more than a decade uniquely qualify him to serve as our COO,

We were in real places, with real people. That is Fernando's gift. The Kenyan background is like an extra character, an active pulse within the drama.

We were in real places, with real people. That is Fernando's gift, ... The Kenyan background is like an extra character, an active pulse within the drama.

While today's announcement is an important and necessary first step, criminal background checks must eventually become a part of the screening process.

We'll have to re-evaluate the background checks and go from there.

The original and very basic 'Law & Order' series has always seemed to me to be 100-percent exposition, with no filler, no pesky nuances and almost no background about the series' continuing characters - just the hard nuts and bolts of pure storytelling.

There is something about military history that fascinates me. You find that many battles have been lost by people with very good military background when they fought battles in a battleground they didn't understand. I have seen that in business, too. You have to look at a marketplace like a battle-ground.