(226 quotes found)
“We were concerned that the public couldn't understand the sudden catastrophe, and concerned about affecting international relationship. Supported by the central government, within less than 10 hours, we corrected this 'benevolent lie' and told public the truth, and gained their forgiveness and understanding.”
Zhang Zuoji
“Both sides immediately realized the catastrophe presented a unique opportunity to end the war.”
Damien Kingsbury
“While recent natural disasters emphasize the need to plan for catastrophic events, businesses can be disrupted by more frequently occurring crisis including fires, floods, power, utility or technology failures.”
Dan Nelson
“The [high] price [on natural gas] has created a current catastrophic situation in the Ukrainian economy, and leaves us no prospects for the economic growth. A single energy tariff would be used within the framework of the common economic space, and would be much lower than today's price on natural gas.”
Yevgeniy Kushnarev
“I prepare myself for a catastrophe before a concert. That way I can relax and enjoy myself when I'm on the platform and it doesn't happen.”
Yevgeny Sudbin
“The good news is that catastrophic crashes are happening less and less. Planes are now made so well and pilots and crews are trained so well, a lot of things that were very problematic with airline safety are now things of the past.”
Darryl Jenkins
“Anytime there's any kind of catastrophe in the world you see a reaction in the markets.”
Dan Wood
“Our situation is uncomfortable. But for the people in New Orleans it's catastrophic.”
Wayne Gandy
“The Humane Society of the United States has planned and trained for this sort of catastrophe for years, ... We issued warnings asking people to evacuate with their pets since we've seen what happens when animals are left behind. The tragedy is that so many people apparently could not leave in time. The human and animal toll is expected to be enormous.”
Wayne Pacelle
“The IEM team's approach to catastrophic planning meets the challenges associated with integrating multi-jurisdictional needs and capabilities into an effective plan for addressing catastrophic hurricane strikes, as well as man-made catastrophic events.”
Wayne Thomas