Jim Peterson Quotes (34 Quotes)

We have been looking for an upward move in large-cap growth, and we started to see that in the last three months. In the last five years, value stocks have trounced growth stocks, and it is time for that trend to change.

There are no experts out there willing to testify that because these guys are testing negative now that they will continue to test negative. The jury is still out and will be out for a long time as to whether these people are disease free. It might be fiv

It's a matter of funding. As we get the funding, we can bring more vintage aircraft in.

It is only an interim decision. We are examining it very carefully. We were disappointed, of course, we would have liked to have won. But over all, our thrust remains, the U.S. has to live up to the NAFTA.

This is a very big increase, ... It demonstrates the concerns that have been expressed by the prime minister that we face new challenges and vast new opportunities. If (Canadian companies) don't remain globally competitive they will not be in business very long.

This is nothing more than a veiled attempt by the U.S. coalition to undo the softwood victories that Canada has achieved through NAFTA, ... We stand ready to vigorously defend the NAFTA and we will take all steps open to us to ensure it is respected.

We will continue to enforce our legal rights under the WTO, NAFTA and before the U.S. courts, and we will continue government-to-government advocacy, but we will also take our case to the court of public opinion,

By ignoring that market, you're ignoring a lot. Investing internationally isn't about chasing returns, but achieving diversification. Sometimes U. S. stocks do really well, and sometimes foreign stocks do really well. They don't move in tandem, but, for the long run, they should be roughly similar on average.

The flow of people, goods and services between Canada and the United States is crucial to how we go about our daily business,

This new flexibility which goes well beyond the 1995 agreement will improve how the NAFTA works and it will make North America more competitive.

Back yards are being transformed into luxurious extensions of the house. They're the new favorite room to relax, entertain, and cook. And the heart and soul of the backyard resort area is the concrete patio.

It seemed like the old mayor had his own agenda ahead of progress. We need to move forward and be more progressive here on things like liquor-by-the-drink, in order to bring more restaurants and business here.

What is most frustrating about U. S. protectionism is that it protects no one, ... Rather than encouraging engagement, it allows an inefficient U. S. lumber industry to turn its back on a rapidly changing global marketplace. Protectionism removes the impetus for industry to invest, improve, adapt and be globally competitive.

It's one world -- we needed one look.

It's unlawful, it's wrong and it must be repealed. Only some special interest groups south of the border stand to benefit from (it), while American consumers continue to pay more for Canadian products than they could be.

My persistent message is that Canada is the bridge to the world's richest market.

Decorative concrete is one of the hottest building trends today. The more understanding that a contractor has about what consumers are spending big money on, the more successful they will be. That's why we supply this valuable data to the market.

That park hasn't been paying for itself for a long, long time.

We've been off the gold standard for an awful long time in this country. We want to see NAFTA respected,

We are not getting our fair share of Chinese trade and we want more of it,

We share the view that NAFTA institutions and procedures should be strengthened and not weakened. Canada will continue to make its views known the NAFTA must be respected.

We would welcome the decision to repeal the Byrd amendment. But we strongly maintain that the Byrd amendment should be eliminated immediately. The WTO ruling was clear.

Income can come from a variety of sources - not strictly fixed income.

We've come a long way from the charcoal grill by including gas ranges, sinks, faucets and countertop prep areas along with pizza ovens, fireplaces and even concrete seating. Long gone are the days of drab, grey concrete. Through methods of stamping or staining, there are hundreds of color choices, patterns and designs that can be used to create any shape you can imagine.

Canada is very disappointed in the EU proposal and feels that significantly more is needed to move the negotiations forward,

Large growth is a place to be.

strongly opposed any motion to delay the inevitable.

Very often (data disparities start) on political boundaries, where one country had better surveying than the other,

If the United States actually does the right thing -- that is, drop the duties and return our money -- the support package can be reviewed. Until then, the Government of Canada will stand behind our workers and we will keep reminding the United States of the need to respect the letter and spirit of NAFTA.

We have sorely neglected our trade relationships over the years with the new and emerging markets - the Chinas and Indias,

We're going to examine this decision very carefully. My message is very simple We want the U.S. to live up to and respect the Nafta.

Canada appreciates Mexico's support in light of recent experiences on softwood lumber,

The lawn will look as good as you want it to. And it's safe enough to eat the grass after it's treated.

We must keep our eye on the ball the NAFTA must be respected. Here is a prime opportunity for the U.S. to recommit to the treaty it signed, plain and simple.