Intervened Quotes

When the only shot many people have is a good job rebuilding New Orleans, the president intervened to suspend prevailing wage laws so his contractor friends can cut wages for a hard day's work. - John Edwards

We intervened to seek commitments from MidAmerican as a condition of this acquisition they're making, that they take a serious look at making investments in Wyoming, including transmission facilities and new generating facilities. - Steve Waddington

This was a dangerous, uncontrolled reaction because the magnesium particles were spilling out of the dumpster and releasing gas. If our inspectors hadn't intervened, this dangerous conduct could well have led to a serious fire or explosion. - Steve Owens

The very few times which we have intervened have occurred... when we believe the markets are unstable and that intervention might have an impact. - Alan Greenspan

The three central banks seemed to be more inclined to intervene in the market while the Bank of Korea over the year or so intervened less. - Michael Spencer

The runs started in Thailand after the IMF intervened in such a dramatic way. Then the IMF came to Indonesia. - Jeffrey Sachs

The incident lasted one sentence. I intervened. I ended it as soon as Larry opened his mouth. I told him, 'Don't waste your time.' I think it's so unfair for [the league] to be that judgmental. - Regina Davis

The discriminatory nature of the system has been reversed since some time ago. But the question you have to ask is - is the system better now than when the (federal court) intervened in 2000. In some ways its worse off than the meddling that has taken place... - Stephen Caldas

The courts have intervened, as I understand it, and things are off for a period until the courts sort through things. - Donald Rumsfeld