* “We go where the smart people are. Our business operations are two-thirds in the United States and one-third overseas. But that ratio will flip over (in) the next 10 years.”–Howard High, Intel Corp. spokesman.
* “The model of capitalism in the United States (as in Britain) prioritizes short-term shareholder value over all other concerns–a prescription for domestic disinvestment if ever there was one.”–Harold Meyerson, editor-at-large, American Prospect and L.A. Weekly.
* “Fluff between the commercials.”–Documentarian Ken Burns’ definition of programming in marketplace-driven media.
* “Yes, Florida will not be breaking any previous growth records. But its recovery will still be strong, especially relative to other states.”–Karl Kuykendall, regional economist, IHS Global Insight.
* “If the courts deem the federal health care law to be constitutional, then there are no meaningful constitutional restraints on Congress’ power to regulate virtually every facet of our lives.”–Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
* “Never before has Congress required that everyone buy a product from a private company.”–U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson in ruling (in Pensacola) that the federal health care reform Act’s individual mandate was unconstitutional.
* “You have to work with people. But some people who are reluctant to do that need to leave that career, they need to leave teaching.”–Hillsborough School Superintendent MaryEllen Elia.
* “First, resist. Then see the wisdom of giving up the city. Of course, you always get the city back in time for the budget.”–Mayor Pam Iorio’s advice to her successor when it comes time to giving up the key to the city to invading Gasparilla pirates.
* “I still think the Rays will be tough.”–New York Yankees’ co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner.