Bill Owens Quotes (64 Quotes)

Leadership is an active role; 'lead' is a verb. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry.

It's not just frivolous lawsuits that weigh down the economy the ever-increasing cost of health insurance does, too.

These charges cross county lines, they cross judicial districts, and the integrity, reputation and public confidence in a statewide institution -- the University of Colorado -- is at stake,

We're playing to win, and that means having the determination and flexibility to transform our teams, simplify our portfolio (of products) and focus our resources close to our customers, as well as harness both the power and opportunities of network conve

We know that, when it comes to technology and the economy, if you're not constantly moving forward, then - without a doubt - you're moving backwards.

A strong economy begins with a strong, well-educated workforce.

It's great news for Colorado consumers. Southwest is the airline that communities all over the country try to get. But it will be a great challenge to our friends at Frontier and United.

I didn't have the privilege of knowing Isaiah. And I didn't know the boy that we buried yesterday or the child that we buried on Tuesday and Monday or Sunday or Saturday. But I do know that these were good children.

Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and give us hope for tomorrow. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, or well-managed, can provide what our families provide.

Ideally the world would look like Davos, where there's more security than we can even see on the street.

If you ask me to compromise on principle, I will get out the veto pen.

I hope we don't have a Great Society mind-set because of this disaster. Is this a tidal shift Is this one of those times when government shifts back to a more interventional, more hands-on approach and away from laissez-faire

This year, we must address the Colorado Paradox. We have more college degrees per capita than any state. Yet we lag the nation in the percentage of students who go on to higher education.

Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios.

We must renew our efforts to keep our communities safe, from the dangers of terrorists from foreign lands and from common criminals here at home. Let no criminal believe that tough fiscal times will yield an open cell door and a ticket to freedom.

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and security.

Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish.

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when - perhaps especially when - you don't feel like being a leader.

We have put in place an entirely new leadership team here at Nortel, energized and ready to take the company to the future,

It was a tough election for all. Everyone cares for Colorado, and I understand why others feel differently.

This deal strengthens Ericsson in a number of areas. Marconi just did not have the scale to continue as an independent business, but they are well-known for solid products, very good RD, and technical expertise.

Events like this one warn us there is a virus loose within our culture. Too many of our young people are susceptible to it.

Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A people who look at a mountain and worry not about the tough climb ahead, but dream about the view from the summit.

In this new century, our commitment to family and to faith, to community and opportunity, to freedom and to hope, will be the light that shines to lead us forward.

As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting the United States.

It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves.

They're playing a middleman role. Their products are not going to be sold on shelves, but they're helping people whose products will be sold on shelves.

A renewed commitment to the freedom and opportunity of our people is the touchstone of our time. In this new century, where tests are many and challenges change with the shifting of the wind, we must hold fast to the principles that have made our nation the envy of the world.

Today is another milestone for Nortel as we continue to demonstrate our commitment to open up the Asia region with a best-in-class technology leader, ... South Korea leads the world in embracing technology that enhances the human experience. Our relationship with LG better positions Nortel in the dynamic and growing Asia market, will expedite research and development, and will benefit our global customers. Nortel is clearly playing to win.

an indispensable tool that is critical to the success of the investigation.

exhibits a bias . . . that certain sentencing practices, which have demonstrably reduced crime in this state, are not working.

Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership.

These are children who apparently don't have the same sorts of moral background that most of us would have. You just can't explain it. There is no simple explanation for why children, teen-agers, would go in and kill, or injure, other children,

Our results demonstrate solid progress in our next-generation businesses. I am pleased that Nortel can now move from this phase of stabilization with the foundation we've built over the last 19 months.

What are they going to do about it The parents want their children there. We have no intention of closing.

September 11, 2001 began as a quiet workday. The quiet was shattered by explosion and fire and blood and terror. And, that quickly, we were at war.

I strongly believe that government should avoid micromanaging an ever-changing, ever- evolving industry. Given the speed at which new technologies take root, old-fashioned regulation won't work.

I just don't know that reasonable people can expect a perfect response under that disastrous of a scenario.

We may come from different political parties. And on some issues, we may see the world a bit differently. But there are major bonds that unite us.

Scofflaws who have doggedly refused to pay their taxes, especially those who owe in excess of 20,000, deserve to be in this Cyber Hall of Shame. More importantly, this tactic may make tax evaders think twice about their actions and increase compliance with our tax laws.

There are backpacks with bombs in there everywhere, ... The officers in there are convinced there had to be more people involved. There's just too much stuff in there.

Colorado today is being tested in a way it has never been tested before.

I think that we have to look at television, we have to look at cable, we have to look at the gratuitous levels of violence in our theaters. We as parents have to look at the Internet.

We were very excited Tuesday because we had a whole bunch of boxes delivered and we thought we were OK.

It has become apparent to Gary and me ... that we have divergent management styles and our business views differ. I respect him for his decision and I wish him every success in his future endeavors.

It means we can join 49 other states recovering from the recession, we can make up some of the cuts.

Marconi now gets the benefit of scale and a true global brand, which it truly needed.

Nortel will continue to have a significant presence in the Toronto area in order to remain close to customers, be in close proximity of the financial capital of the country and to leverage the large talent pool in the area,

While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a monopoly on good ideas. Good lawmaking, after all, is about the ability to craft effective solutions.

Every one of those government levels could have done better. The great thing about this country is, we usually learn from these tragedies. There is some accountability. Some heads will roll.