Credential Quotes

[Once you have verified credentials and experience,] it comes down to the issue of a personality match... You should pick the one with whom you can be the most honest and open with. You need to deal with someone who makes you comfortable. - Elissa Buie

[Many hedge funds do not have a public relations operation geared toward answering such questions raised by outsiders. Would Mr. Cooperman have taken a call about Mr. Israel's credentials from a prospective investor in the Bayou funds?] I can't answer that... If somebody calls me for a reference check, I will respond factually and appropriately. But certain firms are very cautious about talking about former employees. - Leon Cooperman

[But yesterday's response to the nominee left that open to doubt. There was widespread dissent among Bush's usual allies on the right, who questioned whether the 60-year-old former corporate lawyer possessed the distinguished qualifications and conservative credentials they are looking for in a court nominee.] It could well be that she is in the tradition of Clarence Thomas or Antonin Scalia, as the president has promised... The problem is that those of us who were looking for some tangible evidence of that have none, and we can't come out of the box supporting her. - Jan LaRue

[But a spokesman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid was less enthusiastic, saying Roberts has] suitable legal credentials. ... needs to demonstrate to the Senate that he has a commitment to core American values of freedom, equality and fairness. - Jim Manley