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Part of my surprise comes from having come of age while Bill Clinton was president - and I found it as unfathomable then as I do now that some Republicans hate now and hated then President Clinton as much as they did. I found the politics of personal attack really distasteful - and I resolved then that I would not treat the president like that. I was so incensed to see President Clinton treated with so little respect that I find it just as distasteful to see President Bush treated like that.

Steve's been an extremely pleasant surprise to me. He's been fantastic. He changes speeds and explodes out of the block. He's just got a great knack for the game.

Some of these commodity stocks continue to surprise us today.

Some of the results will be sure to surprise you.

Some of the executive leadership of our industry was contacted with essentially four business days to go before the hearing. Given the demands of running some of America's largest companies, it is no surprise that all schedules could not be accommodated on such short notice.

Some of our soccer has been a negative surprise for us, because there is so much geographic blocking.

Some of those gusts were as high as 70 mph. This was not a surprise to some of us, but sometimes, the impact of it can be a surprise.

Some H-shares have risen beyond their respective fundamentals and it's no surprise to see investors take profit on them today.

Some investors are staying at the sidelines as uncertainties linger over whether the Fed would surprise the market by a larger-than-expected cut in interest rates.

That contingency was constantly discussed and talked about. This wasn't any shock or any surprise to the team, to the players, to Harrison Beck, to his family, to the coaching staff, to the fans or to the media ? everybody knew this was coming.

That combination is going to surprise some people at the end of the season. They're both natural athletes that are getting better and better.

That didn't surprise me at all. Clint is just a ball magnet. He makes plays like that every day.

That caught us by surprise because this was the year the construction of the Rockville District Court was supposed to begin.

That bill ... is actually not a properly enacted law. It wouldn't surprise me if a court struck it down. That bill was not approved by the House.

That does surprise me. We lost a lot of players and were we expecting to be ranked lower than last year. I've been really surprised, especially in our defense because that's where we lost a lot of people.

That doesn't surprise us at all. We're still the same Pistons and we still go out and play that same Pistons D. That wasn't going to change.

That doesn't surprise me. We have been scoring quicker this year, and our improved passing game leads to short drives.

That doesn't surprise me. This team likes to pass as much as it likes to score.

That doesn't surprise me. These are businesses catering to the new ethnic enclaves.

That doesn't surprise me or anyone that works with him. He does some work and his finishing was top class.

That doesn't surprise me. Last week, I was on the show and they were lined up at noon. So 10 a.m. is about right for the Super Bowl.

That doesn't surprise me. He plays a pretty intense game.

That doesn't surprise me because Shane's a good wrestler. He just finally got his grades together and got it going. He helped us out a lot.

That doesn't surprise me at all. A great song often results in a phenomenal record.

That doesn't surprise me. Against a team like that, if they keep getting second chances, they will score. We don't want to play defense for two minutes (per possession). Our biggest thing was one shot for them.

Terrorists are strategic actors, ... They choose their targets deliberately, and they choose them based on the weaknesses they observe in our defenses and in our preparations. They use speed and surprise to terrorize.

Nancy was a writer with a lot of soul. That's something that most critics either don't have the opportunity to share with you or just can't. She had the kind of humanity that is embracing. It was always a surprise to see the tremendous artistry of her writing, the wit and flair. I really liked her. She'll be missed, that's for sure.

Many guys hit their personal records tonight. It was very windy, so the good times were a bit of a surprise ? Brodhead is a great track and field school with a wonderful tradition. They are a well-coached team.

Long-term, the bull market is very much intact. Near-term, we're severely overextended. It wouldn't surprise me to see a correction.

Long-term, the bull market is very much intact, ... Near-term, we're severely overextended. It wouldn't surprise me to see a correction.

Look, I understand it's a good news story, but this has been one massive smear job from A to Z and it will have a surprise ending, a complete vindication of the defendants and an exposure of their persecutors.

Market expectations have priced a rate cut in. When markets are pricing it in like that, the Fed can't afford to give a downside surprise in this environment.

Mark has been a pleasant surprise for us. He has really responded well; the keys, the reads, he's got great ability, just his overall presence. It's good because he can now make plays both ways.

Martin is unbelievably driven, ... Murray always openly admired him, but Martin himself would sometimes put in hours that other people would find frightening. When you consider these two facts, it's no surprise that he has got to where he is at the club.

Marshall Kennedy is swinging the bat well for us. It was nice to see him get a home run. Drew Swenson, that was a bomb he hit. Drew is a very good hitter. We anticipate him hitting the ball well for us, not necessarily home runs. We anticipate him hitting the ball well for us. That did not surprise me at all. It was nice to see more than one or two guys hit the ball well for us.

I won't surprise me at all if he accepts the offer to become England's bowling coach.

I was hoping to get home early and surprise my wife and kids. I got the surprise.

I was expecting more than what we have here. That was a surprise to me.

I think pesticides has moved to the top of the committee's agenda. That was the biggest surprise of the day.

I think right now, even those who were once reluctant to admit it, agree that housing has topped out. What will come as a surprise is if the housing starts are really strong, that would probably be a positive rather than a negative.

I think everybody sees us as being the surprise team, but us. I honestly believe we have the ability to be in this regional tournament. I feel like we're supposed to be there.

It doesn't surprise us, because we know we've been working. If you've been putting the work in and doing the extra stuff, the results should be positive.

It doesn't surprise me. We all know the House is going to vote to impeach the President. The fact is that economic times here in the United States are still quite good.

It doesn't surprise me to see him doing what he's doing. I think everybody recognizes that he's a talented guy who's a balanced tight end. He's a guy who can run and catch the ball, but he can also block pretty well.

It doesn't surprise me the punishment is so lenient.

It doesn't surprise me. The guy's got all the tools you could ever hope for. He's very serious about becoming a great player.

It doesn't surprise me that this conflict is coming to a head, given the old-boy mentality that still pervades over there. They are still in a bit of a honeymoon period. Everybody knows the transition from a clubby atmosphere to being a public company isn't going to be easy. I think people are willing to cut them some slack for a little while, but that's not going to last for long.

It doesn't surprise me that the American Family Association would be afraid of this series. It shows a family that's both deeply religious and loving and accepting of their gay son.

It doesn't surprise me. That's the type of person Sam is.

It doesn't surprise me that people are buying it as high as it is now. But it's not something I would advise. I do expect it to come down substantially.

It doesn't surprise me that our teams have gone this far. For us, this goes much deeper than just being a coach at our alma mater. This is something special.

It doesn't surprise me that our guys (came back). We had our chances. We had them on the ropes. You've got to play flawless to pull off that comeback.

It doesn't surprise me that he's back. It doesn't matter if he's hurting. He sucks it up. He's a soldier.

It doesn't surprise me that Alan Lacy was squeezed down due to the questionable performance of Sears over the years.

It doesn't surprise me that agencies that have the most confidential information ... are having to face the greatest challenge.

It doesn't surprise me. People generally underestimate what they're going to spend for the holidays.

It doesn't surprise me. It's a major tip of the iceberg. It never goes away. I think a lot of the other problems are also substance abuse related.

It doesn't surprise me. I know on a national level it does seem like this huge surprise and, 'How did they ever do this?' But really, it's just coming up with a logical plan.

It doesn't surprise me he changed his plea (to guilty), ... I think (the sentence) was fair considering what the evidence was going to show at trial.

It doesn't surprise me -- gold is facing some big problems.

It doesn't surprise me. Even in that meeting, I could see he had a good attitude to work and a willingness to learn.

It doesn't surprise me, because this is a league that has a short memory.

It doesn't surprise me because my brother is innocent, ... We, my family, expected him home already, and we need him desperately.

It doesn't surprise me at all that they have samples, ... Clearly they've tested all of my samples since then to the highest degree. But when I gave those samples, there was not EPO in those samples. I guarantee that.

It doesn't surprise me. An employee should not be able to vote on legislation affecting his or her employer.

It doesn't surprise me. Again, I'm not saying it doesn't surprise me because it is Tennessee. I am just not convinced that that sort of special treatment -- changing of grades, making sure kids are eligible as opposed to really educating them -- isn't going on at a lot more places than Tennessee. I don't think Tennessee is unique in that regard.

It doesn't surprise me. A few clubs have looked at him. He's six foot four and he's top drawer. But we've offered him a professional contract and we want to keep him here.

It doesn't surprise me a bit because I have had trouble booking flights.

It doesn't really surprise me and I hope that what George Best has given to football will improve the game as we know it.

It does not surprise me that we are seeing those job losses. Certainly what happened in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and with gas prices increasing last summer, we should be revising the figures downward a little bit.

It does not surprise me that the new secretary would take a look at that situation. What does surprise me is that there would be further sanctions after the State Attorney's Office in Tallahassee said they were not convinced that criminal activity had occurred, but I am not privy to everything the new secretary knows.

It does surprise me that we are number one.

It does surprise me but it is kind of understandable. There are an awful lot of guys who have given a lot to this game.

It does surprise me a little bit that we're undefeated against some very good teams.

It didn't change him at all. That didn't surprise me. He's a such a great person, a great manager. Something like that - he wasn't going to let it change who he is.

It did surprise me to hear that. I really thought and still think he could be developed into a very good quarterback. When I went to see Nick at the end of the year, I told him the same thing.

It did surprise me to hear that, ... I really thought and still think he could be developed into a very good quarterback. When I went to see Nick at the end of the year, I told him the same thing.

It did surprise me; I thought they would be a good challenge. Without Lamar especially, but we had some kids step up. That is something this team is starting to do; others step up and take the pressure off of Lamar and Michael (Teller).

It didn't surprise me to be honest. I've seen him shoot that same shot in practice.

It didn't surprise me that they came out and played hard. They are in their gym and they have their crowd, but in the end we pulled it out. We showed that we still wanted it.

It didn't surprise me. I thought I shot pretty well in practice. I have a lot of confidence in my shot and I wasn't even thinking about my eye.

It didn't surprise me. Four and five are pretty close. That Althoff win against East last Saturday (was key).

It didn't surprise me because they saw that they were getting the rebounds and they stuck with it.

It didn't surprise me because of how hard he works. It's outstanding, obviously only one person can get that spot, and he did it,

It didn't surprise me at all. It seemed they had a lot more left in the second overtime than them (Logan Elm), and it's because of the summer program and what they do the year around. I thought they (the Braves) ran out of gas down the stretch, but that was a heck of a team we beat.

It didn't surprise me at all, ... It really didn't.

It didn't really come as a surprise -- but, having said that, the broader thought process that the economy isn't doing well in the second half compared with the first half has investors concerned that we may need to test the lows of the market again.

I think it will surprise and confound the enemy. They won't know what I am about. It will bring forward a pell-mell battle, and that is what I want.

I think Matt Lawton is going to surprise everyone. He's coming in there with something to prove.

It hasn't been a great year so far for Universal -- that's no surprise at this point. But the fourth quarter has a number of major releases that the studio is very hopeful about.

I thought, 'Oh, man, this is going to be perfect, it's going to get over the crest of the hill, and it's going to trickle over the other side. When I saw it go down, it was a bit of a surprise and a bit of a disappointment.

I think the surprise here is that so many people see her as a strong leader. What's interesting about those numbers is that leadership was probably an area that proved to be John Kerry's downfall in the last election. It's an area where she is doing well.

I think the surprise here is that so many people see her as a strong leader, ... What's interesting about those numbers is that leadership was probably an area that proved to be John Kerry's downfall in the last election. It's an area where she is doing well.

I think the surprise will be that housing prices and housing sales will decelerate, but the economy will do just fine.

I think they're great. I don't know if that's a surprise to anybody.

Johnson is an outstanding team and I have no doubt that they could win that game. I think our area is as tough as it comes and it would surprise me to see several of us or all of us advance. But, there are a lot of good teams out there so we'll have to play our best to advance.

John's courage was no surprise to us. We have witnessed his bravery, and knew his dedication to duty and his regard for the safety of others.

Julie has been up and down during her career and it's no surprise that her up times have really benefited our team.

I think this week a lot of things will unfold that could surprise people. I don't think anybody in their right mind could predict the outright champion.

I might be scaring him. Maybe it's my fault to go there and air him out. I might take the blame because all of a sudden I went out to air him out and said not good stuff to him. I might surprise him and scare him and all of a sudden he loses what he has. It's maybe my fault to do what I did.