Michael Ward Quotes (25 Quotes)


    We have a strong interest in protecting our investments and ensuring that development so close to our site does not increase the storm water we retain, or reduce Gravois Creek's flow andor capacity to an unacceptable level.

    When you look at the trends over the last couple of years, the industry cycle, if you want to call it that, has been fairly stable, fairly flat. I think the outlook for 1998 and 1999 is more or less a continuation of that trend.

    We hope this (closing) and our commitment to improving procedures will resolve the liquor license renewal issue to everyone's satisfaction.

    The street is applauding General Motors' ability to stand firm with the union, and get the flexibility it needs. In addition, the street has historically overlooked any negative financial impact from a strike.

    We are voluntarily doing this, there has been no pressure to do this. We want to change some previous policies and procedures and management changes. We will also be putting our entire staff through a training program to teach them how to intercede in disputes between patrons.


    Takings were down by 25 per cent as a result of the security scares following the London bombings.

    The need for a thoughtful examination of the lessons learned from Katrina makes this the right time to hold this conference.

    Ford didn't give much substance on the call in terms of what the market was looking for. Everybody knows the auto industry in North America is in bad shape, and Ford didn't disappoint in that regard. The earnings stunk.

    To the extent that Jim Padilla was in charge of operations, he certainly deserves some of the blame.

    He was very well-liked within the organization, especially by his subordinates. But it was probably a combination of both his decision and the need for a change.

    GM is the most vertically integrated auto manufacturer in the world, and some people blame that, or attribute at least part of the blame of GM's cost structure to its internal components operation,

    The bar business is a ball when you are 25, but by 45 it wasn't. My kids were getting turned away at indoor soccer arenas in Merrillville, Frankfort and Dolton. I figured if I could just work off that overflow, it would be enough to keep me in business.

    For the last few years, we've been totally jammed, there was no time for the teams to practice. Although the building looks like a big empty arena, indoor soccer fields are very expensive to build. If they cost 200,000, you'd see one on every corner.

    They are making more money on trucks than they are on cars, so the industry is favoring Chrysler and its operations.

    When you're in the prosecuting attorney's office you're kind of a specialist. The civil responsibilities were one of the greatest learning curves I had to take on when I got into office.

    Years ago it used to be people would keep a car three years and say 'time to trade up.' Now seven to 10 years is pretty much the norm. Prices are expensive. People are using money on other things.

    We look forward to discussing what we can do. I have some ideas I will bring up. And I would hope to hear from city officials and police We like Birmingham, have a 15-year lease and expect to be there at least that long.

    I think Tim being in the Guard is great. I hope all of my kids join the military. It teaches them discipline and respect.

    Historically, St. Patrick's Day and the weekend is one of the largest alcohol consumption weekends of the year. Financially this is painful at this point of time, but to weigh that against changes we want to make there was no question it should be done.

    The big thing GM has been trying to do for the last five or six years is improve productivity in North America,

    It was as though Mollie had leapt out of the box. It was a romantic gesture for a romantic lady who will always be remembered fondly and with great admiration.

    The performance is too good to be true. The auto business simply doesn't change that quickly.

    We only wish to ensure that our ability to protect our nationally significant resources and provide for the public's enjoyment are not compromised.

    It would be good to recognize someone who's been instrumental in getting the civil rights movement going in Nashville, ... It's a great way to honor someone who's made a difference.

    It's the number one sport in the world, and this country is the last to catch on. I love it because it's a simple game. All you need is a ball.


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