Ellen Tauscher Quotes

Preemption is the right of any nation in order to preserve its National Security; however, preemptive war is a tactic, not a strategy. When used as a strategy preemption dilutes diplomacy, creates an atmosphere of distrust, and promotes regional instability.

Ellen Tauscher

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My paternal grandfather Rustom Mehta had a huge influence on me because of his ethics and his values.

Zarin Mehta
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I am born and raised in the Bronx. Where I grew up, it is a really working-class neighborhood and it does give you a really good work ethic.

Cara Buono
- Up
- Good
- Work
Let's see if we can't get this war behind us now. Certainly, the man in the street, the common person there, wants to have this war behind him. I think a lot of the soldiers are very war-weary too.

Warren Christopher
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About three months before a contest, I drink a lot of water. I start to drink a lot of water.

Takeru Kobayashi
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- Start
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Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.

Gail Simmons
- Balance
- Sweet
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In the business world today, failure is apparently not an option. We need to change this attitude toward failure - and celebrate the idea that only by falling on our collective business faces do we learn enough to succeed down the road.

Naveen Jain
- World
- Business
- Today