27 Quotes by John Larson

Did you ever think about the creation of the flame-thrower? Someone, somewhere, at some time must have been sitting on his porch, and said, thoughtfully, 'I want to set him on fire.' gesturing to his neighbor. His friend who sat beside him and happened to be handy with tools said, 'I can do that.' Thus, we have a flame thrower.

There are vast areas of our community that are below the radar. And the problem is that we never think it's going to be us.

Leslie's extensive work with the U.S. Department of Education and her founding of the Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity and the Capitol Education Fund, evidence her commitment to improving education access and opportunity in our country. Her broad legal and professional experience and deep knowledge of the education sector will be a tremendous asset as Career Education continues its leadership role in the changing landscape of our post-secondary educational system.

I don't think I could do it on my own.

I actually live in Tacoma, and we've gone through the whole situation with the smoking ban down there which was very controversial. I think, all and all, the initiative is going to pass.

I think we have an extra strong hand, and it's made stronger by what happened in Philadelphia.

Our priority will always be customer-focused innovation that provides real value for our students and ultimately increases value for our shareholders. By understanding our diverse group of students and their needs, we can successfully target our strategies and ensure that we maximize our investment in innovation and service.

Pat's long career as an information technology innovator, combined with his experience in public affairs and business, will add significant insight and expertise to Career Education as we pursue our long-term strategy of expanding access to quality education and career opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.

Steve is a seasoned business executive who will be a valuable addition to our Board. We are confident that his experience and insights from many years in executive leadership, and his commitment to educational excellence will prove helpful in guiding the company as it executes its strategies for growth and value creation for shareholders in the for-profit education sector.