“[Sen. Richard Cohen (DFL-St. Paul), who authored legislation calling for inflation to again be considered in state budget projects, was less tactful.] We knew that if you don't budget for inflation it will catch up with you, ... Three dollars a gallon for gas was not predictable, but rising costs were certainly predictable. We had an ostrich-buries-his-head-in-the-sand approach to the budget because we were trying to get through the session without admitting we had to raise taxes.”
“Angelina Jolie embodies so many qualities of what St. John represents. She is strong, independent and dynamic. She's a mother, actress and a philanthropist.”
“I don't think a ruling in our favor means that suddenly every government form is going to have to be printed in every foreign language. That will not happen because in most every context, people can get the government forms translated. People can hand it to their friends or relatives and say, 'Read this for me,'”
“It's the beginning and every journey has a beginning, ... This is the beginning in L.A., the new direction. This collection was designed by our designers - a team of people. We will probably announce in a month or so a brand new designer that will lead the team.”
“We recognize all young children need to build foundations in traditional content areas, like reading and math, and we continue to provide children with the tools they need to be successful in these areas. However, research tells us that some children have higher musical or interpersonal skills than others. We have created a curriculum that provides active learning opportunities in each of the eight Tutor Time 'Smarts'.”