Committee Chair Prints

'All those in favor of continuing...'

"I don't do wishes by committee."

'The people can rest assured this committee is comprised of seasoned legislators...for the most part.'

Senate ethics committee - no fatties!

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

'I'm judging by your silence Al that you're giving me the green light on the Greenwich project. I just want to say that I admire your leadership. I guess that's why you've been running this company for 20 years.'

'All those in favor of having anchovies on our pizza will signify by saying aye.'

'Wake me up when he doesn't use a buzzword.'

'Gentlemen, we need a slogan!'

'Ted, I really wish you'd update your presentation software so we could do away with the 3-D glasses.'

Parade of Businessmen

'If sales don't improve incrementally... our business outlook will change excrementally...'

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

'We will not kick the can down the road... Does anyone know how to use a can opener?'

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

Pin the blame on the donkey.

'As meetings go that was one of my better ones!'

Now may not be a good time,he just found out he's not going to live forever.

'Remember - Reilly's Chairman of the Board, but Henderson's the Alpha male.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

'Our Board of Directors are really very fickle!'

'If I believed in aptitude tests I'd still be washing cars in Accrington,.'

You said you wanted me to speak to the chairman of Hardcastle industries - I've just realised that's me.

'Hanson - committee of four.'

'Don't be nervous, relax...he puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like you do. Of course, his pants are tailor made and cost $600 a pair...'

'What we need is a decision, not more foot-dragging.'

'My last comment appeared to be inviting feedback. Do not be fooled.'

"We're developing a plan to fix this."

'We used to be a patriarchy, but lately we've been more goddess-centric.'

"Since I am chairman, it behooves me to go first. 'What I Did Over My Summer Vacation,' by Wilson Rupert Hewes."

"The state of graduates literacy levels is shoking and both my colleegs agrree that there maths isn't much better."

'As chairman, that's my opinion. I propose we table any motion to further discuss this matter. All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'bye'.'

'Then it's settled. We'll make 7 million with blue handles, 5 million with red handles, 4 million with purple handles and 2 million with green handles.'

"Hold everything! I just thought up a terrific loophole!"

'That was when I closed five distribution centres, mothballed a factory and sacked 3,000 workers.'