#against

Checking the results of a decision against its expectations shows executives what their strengths are, where they need to improve, and where they lack knowledge or information. ↗

— Peter Drucker

#checking #decision #executives #expectations #improve

These are men and women who are willing to risk their lives in defense of their country. And the fact that their orientation - sexual orientation's been held against them is a blot on our nation's reputation. ↗

— Dick Durbin

#been #blot #country #defense #fact

I've been here playing against Connors and it can be very, very loud. It makes it exciting at the same time. ↗

— Stefan Edberg

#been #exciting #here #i #loud

Once you have an animal, you have to commit to it. They need a sense of freedom, but, of course, they must have some boundaries. I am against hitting them though; just send the vibe and that will do it. ↗

— Connie Stevens

#am #animal #boundaries #commit #course

It's always good to go against your friends, especially when you come out victorious. ↗

— Michael Finley

#always #come #especially #friends #go

These are busy times for the Border Patrol, the customs agents, immigration folks; but if we are going to send these agencies to fight a war on drugs, to fight a war against illegal behavior, we have to send them the proper tools. ↗

— Bob Filner

#agencies #agents #behavior #border #border patrol

I've faced more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me. ↗

— Jennie Finch

#contact #ever #faced #i #made

We must guard against the overreaching hand of big government trying to take away our freedom. And we must always protect the environment in a manner consistent with our values. ↗

— Steve Forbes

#always #away #big #big government #consistent

Man, I just feel blessed... I was in a situation where the only way I could come out of it was by putting my faith in God. No matter how good my lawyers were, no matter how much celebrity I had, everything was just stacked up against me. ↗

— Puff Daddy

#against #blessed #celebrity #come #could

We're competing against other great cities: Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo. That's why it's important that we all join together on the final path to Copenhagen. Having the support of President Obama is key. ↗

— Richard M. Daley

#cities #competing #copenhagen #final #great