Protract Quotes

We had a very long and protracted negotiation the last time. The parties just want to give it a different approach to see if we can reach an agreement in a quicker fashion. - William Mahoney

We don't want to get into protracted discussions on who takes what steps first and how we calibrate each step... sort out things boldly about how we can make some important steps forward. - Christopher Hill

We decided it would be a better business decision to settle this rather than going through protracted time in the courtroom. This will give us peace of mind. - Lori Fisher

We are pleased to have reached a settlement that enables both companies to move forward without the shadow of protracted litigation. As one of America's largest distributors of consumer goods, we value our longstanding relationship with P&G, America's largest consumer goods company and one of our largest suppliers. We believe this settlement is in the best interests of both companies and look forward to continuing the positive and productive relationship that puts dozens of P&G product lines into convenience stores and other retailers nationwide. - Bill Fendrick

We are pleased that this phase of a complex, protracted, and emotionally charged investigation has been completed with the subject's arrest. - John Darby

We are moving along in a good timely fashion. I don't think it has been protracted or dragged out the negotiations. - Ken Dawson

We are in the midst of a protracted wage slump... a troubling trend that is largely going unnoticed by policymakers. - Jared Bernstein

We are hopeful that we will be able to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent decree rather than through costly and protracted litigation ... (but) we are prepared to file a complaint if the matter is not resolved expeditiously. - Wan Kim