Bolster Quotations

By themselves, genetically engineered crops will not end hunger or improve health or bolster the economies of struggling countries. They won't save the sight of millions or fortify their bones. But they will certainly help.

Why did the Clinton Administration wait from 1995 to 1998 to tighten security and bolster counterintelligence at U.S. weapons labs?

We felt like we needed to bolster our lines on both sides. I felt like we did that.

We're experiencing a wait-and-see attitude because it's widely expected that earnings will not be that great. The odd surprise will help bolster the market but more importantly investors are waiting to hear guidance heading into the next quarter.

We're extremely pleased to have a person of his makeup and his ability to bolster the bullpen.

There are some parallels in the sense that the (USA) Patriot Act represents some retrenchment of our civil liberties and free speech. It is not as raw and blatant as the Sedition Act, but it represents an effort by government and the Congress to bolster security at the price of liberty - not just the Patriot Act, but the language and rhetoric and debate over who is more patriotic.

We want to make sure that we play someone that everyone in the nation would care about and can bolster how people, how voters feel about you if you win.

We're constantly on the look-out for new projects and monitoring the market. We'd like to bolster our core assets, including exploration, refining, processing and retailing assets in the regions where we have a strong presence.

She brings an incredible amount of world experience. Anytime you can bring somebody in with that type of experience, you're going to bolster your whole team.

Measures we can take to handle pandemic flu if it emerges in the next six months are limited and bleak, but wise investments and strong science could well bolster the public health armamentarium considerably over the next five years.

Rick helps bolster our team both athletically and academically. I am excited to have a player of his caliber in our program. With the amount of club and ODP experience he has, he is going to quickly be ready to meet the demands of our program.

I have a witness, ... I call a witness to bolster my part of this summation. The witness is the American people. Do they believe that the president committed falsehoods under oath? Eighty percent of the American people -- I call them to my side here at the podium to verify to you that the president committed falsehoods under oath.

I find it hard to believe France does not want to bolster the authority of the United Nations... but the United Nations must solve this problem, not just put it off.

Growing optimism about the overall health of the economy continues to bolster consumers' short-term outlook. But consumers' assessment of current conditions, which strongly hinges on improvements in the labor market, remains both weak and volatile.

From the defense standpoint, I think that's some crucial information that really can be used to bolster their claim that the accuser has a less-than-honorable motive in bringing the charges. As a defense lawyer, that's something I would want to investigate completely to see if she's crying wolf. If she's crying wolf in 1996, then potentially she could be crying wolf in 2006.

For us it's not a big change -- there's always been competition out there. This is further evidence to bolster what we've said all along -- that there are tons of companies trying to provide better technology to customers.

GM is desperate for the cash. They need it to pay out a lot of people, so they're trying to bolster their cash position.

He is a youthful starting pitcher with an excellent track record that includes an All-Star selection, and will bolster our starting rotation.

The purpose of the list is to raise public awareness of the plight of these buildings in order to help bolster neighborhood and community allies who are also trying to save these buildings.

Going direct over a broadband connection is a smart business and I think you'll see other broadcasters follow suit. This continues to bolster our view that you should be investing in content and programming over pure distribution like cable operators.

I think it's a great event that can help bolster Chicago's reputation as being a great music town.

Last year our recruiting class ranked 27th nationally, and this year we looked to continue the tradition. We have a strong group coming in for the 2006 season, and they will have the opportunity to compete and help bolster our lineup.

Marek is a big, strong defenseman who adds a physical presence to our blue line. His size and skill will bolster our penalty-killing unit.

I think I make films to help bolster and feed the part of me that wants to remain in a positive relationship with the world and to engage in it. So hopefully in non-sentimental ways, I'm trying to make something that helps make me happy.

John Roberts will be confirmed. The question is will Democrats jeopardize their credibility and vote against him, or bolster their credibility by voting for this highly qualified nominee -- and hold fire for the next one.

Well, those, including my colleague and friend the premier of Alberta, who propose that the solution is in the privatization of health care, will take any argument they can find. And sometimes even misrepresent the facts to try and bolster their argument.

Understanding where your food comes from, trying to bolster local farmers and local economies and having a better connection to the food around you and the people around you, only good can come of that. I love to be involved with things like that.

We had a (Nissan) 350Z roadster and the seat controls are under the right side bolster of the seat. We'll comment on it. Or on the BMW, we faulted the I-Drive system for its user interface. Or they'll look at how you switch from AM to FM on the radio. On some cars, the engineers found they had to take their attention away from driving.

Those are just some of the people whom we interviewed in the documentary, but that should provide you with a good sense of the credibility of the individuals who bolster the case that this administration lied us into a war.

This will bolster our emergency smallpox stockpile, provide an extra layer of protection for all Americans in the event of a smallpox outbreak and strengthen our safety net in the event of a biological attack,

The passengers in our microbiome contain at least four million genes, and they work constantly on our behalf: they manufacture vitamins and patrol our guts to prevent infections; they help to form and bolster our immune systems, and digest food.

We need to bolster the stability of existing capital markets and flows in the developing world by strengthening domestic financial institutions and deepening local currency markets, We need to improve corporate governance, so that more of the up-and-coming companies that are creating jobs can tap into the capital in the global economy.

When we learn something anonymously, we push very hard to bolster our reporting with on-the-record information and documents. But often the first alert of something going wrong comes from a nervous insider who wants to expose something amiss but can't afford to risk his or her job.

The president needs to rein in -- not bolster -- the attorney general's insatiable appetite for new and unnecessary spying powers,

The government will be marshaling its efforts in the coming weeks to bolster its case against Lay, but it will be a tough task.

There is no sign of an immediate pass through of energy to core prices, but consumers spent with abandon considering their lack of confidence in the continued health of the economy. That is likely to bolster the Fed's fear of future inflation and reinvigorate their will to raise rates.

We will be losing families who have contributed to our communities, ... We will be losing part of our economic welfare, but we will continue to attempt to bolster our community in ways that will make us successful.

We felt we needed to bolster our team along the offensive line because we had the fewest number of scholarship players returning at those positions. We feel like we met our needs. We recruit the kind of players that we feel can play early in their careers.

Either the administration has some information that it has not shared with the public, or, yes, they were using the selective use of facts to bolster the decision in a case that had already been made -- a decision that had been made to go to war,

Blue chips were sought after yesterday after the recent correction. But you will probably see the index move in a narrow range before any stimulus is launched to bolster the market.

Do what they can to bolster their own immune system in case they can't find vaccine.

Crystal is a wonderful athlete that is gifted with speed, a tenacious attitude and a tremendous passion for the game. She is a quality defender who also possesses the mindset to get forward in the attack. These qualities along with a strong desire for winning will only help bolster our team and our back line.

Essentially, he's going to walk away from that ad buy money in those states. And clearly a lot of the money he had been spending in those states was pulled out to bolster the New Hampshire effort.

There's only one conclusion: Continuing to bolster labor-intensive production and exports is the only viable means for China to absorb its surplus labor and improve rural living standards.

The SHIP Member Survey shows that 2006 is likely to be even better for consumers with greater flexibility, lower costs and continued product innovation. With home reversions coming under FSA regulation as well as lifetime mortgages helping to bolster confidence in the sector the future looks bright for equity release.

The thing this year that we didn't have last year is we have competition at every position. I think that is going to bolster the kids' performance.

Compaq continues to experience tremendous growth in Europe, and the support of a dedicated financing partner will bolster our overall competitive capabilities.

A rebound today will allay fears the consumer sector is continuing to struggle. The improvement in the housing market should bolster consumer spending.

As part of our testing, we identified a vulnerability that could have compromised the security of the application, so we need to take another week to bolster our protection.

This case is bigger than the leak of highly classified information. It is about how the Bush White House manufactured and manipulated intelligence in order to bolster its case for the war in Iraq, and to discredit anyone who dared to challenge the president.

They essentially lined up a really excellent group of heavy hitters to bolster their existing management.

As we continue to make great progress in the war on terror, now more than ever, it is important that members of the international community stand-by and bolster the efforts of the emerging diplomatic leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Strong employment and income gains, coupled with low mortgage rates continue to bolster consumer confidence and demand for homes.

They are growing well on their own, but clearly we have inventory online to help bolster the brand and their traffic.

They were using the selective use of facts and intelligence to bolster a decision in the case that had already been made, a decision that had been made to go war,

Investments of this size by such reputable investors draw attention to the country and further bolster investor confidence in South Africa.

Inventories will be rebuilt for some months to come and that will bolster economic growth.

Before setting their profit target for the next fiscal year, they need to bolster their earnings by bringing money back at this time every year.

He's very much involved in the philosophy states should be able to determine states' business. And in the same vein, territories should be able to determine the tax benefits that bolster business and the economy.

He's an outstanding special-teams player. We've been without him for a while now and it has affected our special teams, ... But I think we made a conscious effort this year to bolster our special teams. We have a few more bodies we can juggle around, but will he be missed? Certainly he will.

He really has got to use the State of the Union to bolster his support, to really try to cement the kind of emotional support that he has enjoyed in the past from people.

The key reason the market is losing momentum is a major decline in housing affordability measures as prices continue to move up aggressively in many, many markets around the country. There are reasons for the builders to be doing things to bolster demand, hold buyers in and limit cancellations, and I think that's what's going on out there.

This is a continuation of the trend that's been in place for the past couple of years. Strength in the company's core growth vehicles, and the potential resolution of the Shop at Home problem, bolster our enthusiasm for the SSP growth story.

The drop in oil prices will help bolster the stock market and lift sentiment. Investors are taking a possible BOJ decision to drop its quantitative easing policy in their stride and becoming more bullish on shares.

The central bank's target is steady and reasonable. The low inflation pressure leaves room for the government to bolster lending to key manufacturing companies as well as mid- and small-sized firms.

All the fundamentals remain in place, and the overall housing market continues to exhibit ongoing strength. Favorable mortgage rates, as well as strong household income and job growth, continue to bolster housing demand.

All the economic indicators, including industrial production, are pointing to improvement. That will help bolster investors' confidence in the equity market.

The major thrust is to bolster position in the long-distance market. There is way too much carrying capacity out there; what's really valuable is customers, and they're trying to establish a customer presence.