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It seems to be a law in American life that whatever enriches us anywhere except in the wallet inevitably becomes uneconomic.


Russell Baker

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ANDREW BAKER The provision of quality health care within a reasonable distance to the residents it is intended to...
ANDREW BAKER This part of Lutz is suburban. The proposed height for a hospital is compatible on Van Dyke Road nex...
ANDREW BAKER It's a step up from a tent, but not much.
ANDREW BAKER It certainly helps because they won't have to offer free spots to make up for bad ratings numbers. B...
ANDREW BAKER This is another crucial milestone in our development programme, proving not only that our cell will ...
ANDREW BAKER almost inexplicable in terms of blind stupidity.
ANDREW BAKER It?s a high-risk proposition, but doing nothing is also a high-risk proposition for them, ... neutra...
ANDREW BAKER It's a high-risk proposition, but doing nothing is also a high-risk proposition for them, ... neutra...
ANDREW BAKER Obviously no one ever likes to hear that they're having technical issues with their covenants.
ANDREW BAKER That is really excellent. We certainly want to do better, but we're running in the right direction.
ANDREA BAKER We were able to take some of those savings... and reinvest them in SMART and Academic Competitivenes...
ANDREA BAKER There are several kinds of loans you can get: public and private loans. (The federal government) can...
ANDREA BAKER People want new partners, but would rather take up with someone they know than a stranger.
ANDREA BAKER The Secretary of Education will decide which languages will be deemed critical to national security....
ANDREA BAKER At the end of the week the villagers wanted to thank us, so they had a party, the bakery made cakes ...
ANN BAKER Honduras is a beautiful country but the poverty is devastating and the issues of poverty are difficu...
ANN BAKER If we didn't have these guys to help us, we wouldn't be able to have these baskets. Just imagine try...
ANN BAKER We have been seriously delayed because of a lack of leadership, and I hope one day we can find that ...
ANN BAKER If you understand a person's origins, you can understand her. I've always had to take care of myself...
ANITA BAKER My mother only called when she wanted things. She doesn't know me, so how could she have a feeling f...
ANITA BAKER Long tresses down to the floor can be beautiful, if you have that, but learn to love what you have.
ANITA BAKER We don't do drugs, drink or use profanity. Instead we instill morals and values in my boys by raisin...
ANITA BAKER My kids' eyes always light up -- 'Why are these people screaming over my mother?' ... People around ...
ANITA BAKER