17 Quotes by John Thorne

We appreciate the hard work of the Department of Justice staff in bringing this merger to resolution. The consent decree will result in no disruption to MCI customers. We are eager to begin offering the benefits of this new combination to customers as soon as possible.

Second place wouldn't be that important, except in this case second place is held by Babe Ruth, who is the central figure in baseball history. He is more like Paul Bunyan. He's a mythical figure. Passing Babe Ruth is a big deal, but not because he's in second place.

From imported professionals it should have been a short step to hiring men of varying ethnic and racial backgrounds, and it was.

When I realized what was going on, I wanted to give. If you've got things that make sense to give, then we should do it.

We are pleased that Pat and Paul have joined us, and their stellar career history and reputation among clients is what makes them a perfect fit for us. They broaden our client base and add depth of experience in the chemical, biotechnology, international policy, and defense sectors, where technical expertise plays such a strong role in successful government relations.

We are eager to begin offering the benefits of this new combination as soon as possible.

Baseball leaves a footprint of all its games on our minds in a way continuous-action sports can't.

Baseball is the first of our national team sports. It is the game of memory from when we are children, not only in terms of learning how many home runs Babe Ruth or Hank Aaron hit, but in remembering the score of the game our dads first took us to or where we made that catch in center field that we still can't believe.

Baseball is in danger, everyone agrees. Player salaries are skyrocketing while revenues - and soon, perhaps, teams - are contracting.