1,310 Quotes About Activity

Activity has now contracted for two consecutive months, albeit mildly. As noted in the January release, the sustained strength of the rand exchange rate probably explains much of the pressure on manufacturing.

Although the full force of the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will not be fully known for some time, it is clear that the scope of the devastation is unprecedented for the local economies and is projected to slow U.S. economic activity in the third and fourth quarters.

Focusing isn't just an optical activity; it is also a mental one.

The real question to come out of the discussion is: what is the public commitment and public investment in higher education. To what extent are we going to invest in research activity in the lab and equipment that goes with it, and to what extent do lawmakers see it tied to young people getting jobs and growth of the economy.

We are regulating the conduct of the student while the student is in school. The student doesn't have the right to engage in gang activity while in school.

Today's numbers are pointing toward a considerable improvement in manufacturing activity in the second half of the year. Inventories are so lean that I can't imagine businesses have enough left to satisfy much of the demand. There's got to be more production.

We think that countries and areas of activity that have been weakest in the last couple of years are likely to see the strongest rebound in growth. Thus, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands should see more marked recoveries than Spain and France, where activity has held up well.

Students are not getting enough physical activity. In my mind the goal is physical activity each day.

I strongly believe in political activity that has to do with choices - and not consensus that sometimes covers problems and doesn't resolve them.