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I regret that he chose not to consider every American, we shouldn't whittle down the talent pool and choose people for reasons that are inconsistent with the American tradition. Brown Jackson, nominated to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on pending judicial nominations on Capitol Hill, April 28, 2021. ( Kevin Lamarque-Pool/Getty Images). – Mike Pompeo	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Whittle it down to the folks who are being prosecuted and either prosecute them or dont, but dont just hang on to them, at great expense, we walk around with this thing around our necks. It does no good. It has no role for national security. Its just a big black stain that provides no benefit whatsoever. – Joseph Margulies	Found on FOX News 3 years ago
This strategy generally has a net negative effect, moreover, we can't rely on a reversal of this price slump any time soon. 2016 is already shaping up to be the most challenging yet. Opinions are divided on whether we have reached the bottom of the cycle... So things may still get worse before they get better. Anglo American announced plans in December to whittle down Anglo American business to cope with severe falls in commodity prices. The plan involves offloading three-fifths of its assets. – Mark Cutifani	Found on Reuters 8 years ago
I cant believe the incredible amount of entries we have achieved in our first year and from so many different countries, its very exciting indeed, judging was incredibly hard as we had a lot of hilarious images to try and whittle down to the final 45. I think people have really enjoyed this competition, something a little bit different. It definitely exceeds our expectations for our inaugural year. – Paul Joynson-Hicks	Found on CNN 8 years ago
A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away. – Charles M. Schwab	added by anonymous 10 years ago
The man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away. – Charles Schwab	added by anonymous 14 years ago
He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away. – Raymond Hull	added by anonymous 14 years ago

I regret that he chose not to consider every American, we shouldn't whittle down the talent pool and choose people for reasons that are inconsistent with the American tradition. Brown Jackson, nominated to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on pending judicial nominations on Capitol Hill, April 28, 2021. ( Kevin Lamarque-Pool/Getty Images).

– Mike Pompeo

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Whittle it down to the folks who are being prosecuted and either prosecute them or dont, but dont just hang on to them, at great expense, we walk around with this thing around our necks. It does no good. It has no role for national security. Its just a big black stain that provides no benefit whatsoever.

– Joseph Margulies

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

This strategy generally has a net negative effect, moreover, we can't rely on a reversal of this price slump any time soon. 2016 is already shaping up to be the most challenging yet. Opinions are divided on whether we have reached the bottom of the cycle... So things may still get worse before they get better. Anglo American announced plans in December to whittle down Anglo American business to cope with severe falls in commodity prices. The plan involves offloading three-fifths of its assets.

– Mark Cutifani

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I cant believe the incredible amount of entries we have achieved in our first year and from so many different countries, its very exciting indeed, judging was incredibly hard as we had a lot of hilarious images to try and whittle down to the final 45. I think people have really enjoyed this competition, something a little bit different. It definitely exceeds our expectations for our inaugural year.

– Paul Joynson-Hicks

Found on CNN
8 years ago

A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.

– Charles M. Schwab

added by anonymous
10 years ago

The man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.

– Charles Schwab

added by anonymous
14 years ago

He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away.

– Raymond Hull

added by anonymous
14 years ago

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