Bill Thomas Quotes (41 Quotes)

We knew the alumni of Atlanta High School were loyal to the high school and the community, but the donations were above and beyond what we expected. We got anything from less than 5 to over 100, and every bit mattered.

Larry is the type who has everything lined up all the time. You call him for something, he already knows the issue.

Every one of these young men is looking forward to the test results so they can show that the allegations against them are false and without merit.

I hope if he does that, the grand jury will carefully evaluate his case and come to the conclusion that he has none.

This hearing is drawing a line. There are no more tomorrows,

It is very unclear to me what his intentions are other than he intends to charge someone. Based on his public comments I am assuming that he is submitting this case to the grand jury as quickly as he can and seeking one or more indictments when he does.

We believe ... her story has been motivated by her own self-interest.

If there have been indictments in this case, it's a very sad day for our community and a very sad day for the cause of justice. This case is totally without merit.

People inside the house have stated she was banging on the door, attempting to regain entry.

The sibling relationships in this book are profoundly affecting. The book combines the shrewd, detailed portrait of everyday life that Anne Tyler excels at, with a really poignant exploration of how loss can affect love that Dave Eggers's memoir did so memorably.

There seems to be a rush to indictment in this case, one that I don't understand. So many statements were issued to the public in a rush to get this case to the grand jury.

Contrary to what you might read on the editorial pages, this is not new tax relief for the so-called wealthy, ... Rather, it is largely an extension of current law.

We did get an increase in our building aid picture but we in effect have planned some implementation of single point of entry that we were counting on that aid to actually reimburse an expenditure that we're having. So literally there is no increase in the state aid picture for the Rome City School District.

I was a late bloomer.

We are ... actually shocked. We always thought she would pick out someone who at least had a conversation with her or paid her.

I have supported him in this campaign. Throughout our careers, we have strongly disagreed on cases. I don't think we've ever disagreed this much.

These acts are a declaration of war and I expect our government to respond accordingly. As far as I am concerned, we are at war with whichever groups or countries that are responsible for, or knew in advance about these attacks.

We feel that he is making a very, very serious mistake in this case, that there are innocent young men whose lives can be ruined if they are charged in this case.

The questioning is a clear sign they have little if any confidence in the information they will present to the grand jury as early as Monday.

I was more shocked than nervous and I was just trying to get dressed on time.

So far I can say the Friends of the Atlanta Library and Museum are pleased beyond expectations.

He faxed a letter to my office today Wednesday informing me the report with respect to the examination, which he is required to disclose, would not be available prior to the week of April 17, It seems to me a report would be prepared immediately.

Each and every one of those young men who were present at this party categorically deny that any assault of any description took place. The entire Duke lacrosse team looks forward to the results of the DNA test in order to clear their names.

Years ago, you'd come in with 400 pounds' worth of blueprints for the whole project. Now you can phase it.

It bothers us a great deal, and we'll be before the court on it Monday.

It is my sincere hope that she comes forward and tells the truth in this matter and allows these young men to go on with their lives and for this community to heal.

It was a tough decision to leave school. I will be forever grateful to the school and my coaches there.

All of these statements you've heard ... about this brutal assault, rape, kidnapping and robbery which occurred, I believe that the public will soon be able to learn the truth, and that these allegations are totally false and without merit.

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I think the evidence is going to be very clear that he has an absolutely rock solid alibi. And I think you can expect similar evidence with respect to the other individual.

This is what we've done to ourselves. These bright, smart young kids aren't encouraged to succeed. Our black community is in trouble.

We know that the accusing witness has conducted a comprehensive media interview within a few days of this alleged brutal assault, so I certainly cannot understand why the identification procedure would have taken this long to conduct, nor do I understand why it would have taken such a long period to prepare the report.

This is like selling your furniture so you can fix up your house. You are giving away capital assets to fund ongoing expenses and that never ever makes sense.

If you examine the core areas you'll find great commonality between the president's commission proposal, the Democrat plan and the Republican plan.

We anticipate and hope the DNA results will be released early next week. It's unfortunate that these young men have been vilified by the press, the community and the university they attend. It's a real miscarriage of justice for them to be convicted in the public's mind before everything is known. It is unfair. The allegations against them do not contain a kernel of truth.

This young lady was substantially impaired. She had fallen several times during the course of the evening.

In the face of layoffs, tumbling corporate profits, falling stock markets and shakier consumer confidence, no doubt remains that this legislation is needed.

Otis took the attitude that he was going to hire people who he felt could do the job and then let them do it. From it came an awful lot of enterprise and pride.

The Constitution requires that courts shall be open. It is the responsibility of the county and state to provide enough resources to run our courts in a dignified and efficient manner. The current state of things is a disgrace and a disservice to justice in our county.

We ought not lose sight of the fundamentals in this debate. The Republican bill repeals the estate or death tax, and the Democrats do not.

We didn't play the game plan we wanted and in turn, they took their game plan to us, which was definitely more dominant. They got the puck to the goal line and kind of exploited us down low.