Sentences with phrase «minister said the comments»

The euro rose from its lowest in almost a year after Germany's finance minister said comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi advocating support for euro - zone fiscal policy were «over-interpreted.»

The deputy prime minister said the comments were «a bit harsh» and that he disagreed with «rationing in that way».

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The Prime Minister's Office and the central bank declined to comment, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau said in a statement that he doesn't comment on the central bank's independent policy decisions.

The comments reflect those made by Saudi Oil Minister Khalid Al - Falih who this month said that oil prices could rise to $ 75 without causing economic damage.

(New throughout, updates prices, market activity and comments) NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters)- Oil prices rose on Monday, bouncing off early losses as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had proof that «Iran lied» about its nuclear weapons capability, and that he was sure U.S. President Donald Trump would do «the right thing» in reviewing the country's nuclear deal with western powers.

Germany's Foreign Minister said that Trump's comments about NATO had aroused concern across the 28 - member alliance.

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Washington for the second time in days and says good progress is being made, but she won't comment on the timing.

Haldane received strong criticism at the time of the interview, with Ros Altmann, the former pensions minister, saying his comments were «irresponsible.»

The IMF said it would not comment on the minister's remarks when contacted by CNBC.

MONTREAL — Comments made by Justin Trudeau to the United Nations on Tuesday shouldn't prevent Donald Trump from working with the prime minister should he become U.S. president, says well - known American magazine publisher Steve Forbes.

And commenting on the Catalonian lawmakers» vote on Wednesday, Bloomberg quoted Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria as saying: «We've seen democracy take a kicking.»

In a little noticed comment, Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently was reported to say: â $ œDropping our tax rate has not caused the governmentâ $ ™ s corporate income tax revenues to fall, which indicates that it does in fact attract business.â $ No one seems to have questioned his statement, even though it was made on the same day -LSB-...]

«Comments of the type that have been recently made that are designed to place blame on Mr. Whitmarsh for the events in 2012 must cease and desist,» it said, noting such comments had come from Clark, Lake, Dyble and current health deputy minister StepheComments of the type that have been recently made that are designed to place blame on Mr. Whitmarsh for the events in 2012 must cease and desist,» it said, noting such comments had come from Clark, Lake, Dyble and current health deputy minister Stephecomments had come from Clark, Lake, Dyble and current health deputy minister Stephen Brown.

Saudi Energy Minister Falih echoed Nasser's comments, saying Saudi Arabia would use the Malaysian investment as a platform to other investments in southeast Asia.

«No Intention To Ban» In comments Wednesday quoted by Reuters, finance minister Kim Dong - yeon, who earlier in January said that a shutdown was still a possibility, finally ended apprehension surrounding the future of cryptocurrency trading in the country.

These comments came from the UAE energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei, who said it's not about raising prices it is about the noble endeavor of working to reduce oversupply.

Crude oil prices jumped a percent today on comments from Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al - Falih, who said he expected the OPEC + production cut deal would be extended into next Continue Reading

BC Liberal environment minister Terry Lake said Horgan's comments show Dix is not being clear with voters on the party's pipeline position.

Health Minister Helena Jaczek said she could not comment on the lawsuits because they are before the courts but told reporters the Liberal government — which is up for re-election June 7 — has increased funding for nursing homes since taking power in 2003.

In comments Wednesday quoted by Reuters, finance minister Kim Dong - yeon, who earlier in January said that a shutdown was still a possibility, finally ended apprehension surrounding the future of cryptocurrency trading in the country.

The official's comments helped to boost oil prices today, especially as they came on the heels of comments from Iran's Oil Minister, Bijan Zanganeh, who said Monday that compliance with the cuts among OPEC members was improving and the market was returning to balance.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau has taken quite a bit of heat for his tone deaf comments about the reality of precarious work, specifically saying that we should just «get used to job churn».

In the 2012 election, the Wildrose party blew a lead after candidates» crudely homophobic and racial comments were hit social meda, including one minister saying gay people should burn in a «lake of fire.»

Jason Kenney, speaking on CBC's Power and Politics, echoed Prime Minister Stephen Harper's comments in saying that «all options are on the table» when it comes to opposing Russian interference in eastern Ukraine, but was more specific on the issue of training.

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland was guarded in her reaction Thursday, but sought to dispel confusion over Mr. Trump's comments, saying his talk about timing has not started any countdown toward negotiation.

Welcoming her comments, Stewardship's chair of conferences, Rev David Senior, said: «The Minister has also invited responses from churches and charities and is keen to hear from those who might feel that are facing difficulties in their relationships with national or local Government, or government agencies on the ground of their faith.

In comments made in 1949 to Israel's first prime minister, David ben - Gurion, Buber said, «I heard one more important thing from the prime minister this evening.

It seems a telling comment that only just over half (56 per cent) of California ministers said they definitely would do it again.

Budget problems faced by small churches, and even larger ones, could be alleviated if a new passion for tithing were to catch hold in church life, said Anthony Pappas, an American Baptist area minister in southeastern Massachusetts who commented in the study on Lummis's findings.

The Minister commented that I had tweeted a picture at the weekend; someone came up to me yesterday and said, «That's very daring of you!»

The prime minister's spokesperson reiterated those comments after the BSkyB bid was withdrawn, saying that the PM believed «the business should focus on clearing up the mess and getting its own house in order».

Education minister David Laws compared Hunt's comments with a series of weekend interviews in which he said he supported free schools.

But Twum Boafo said the former minister would not retract the comments today or tomorrow as it represents the truth.

Commenting on David Cameron's announcement that he will be standing down as Prime Minister before October Mr. Glenser said:

Dr Bawumia's comments dovetail into those recently made by Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei Asare who said there is «no country in the world that doesn't borrow» in defence of the Akufo - Addo government's borrowing for certain projects, including one that aims to make Ghana's capital city, Accra, the cleanest in Africa.

Peace ambassador Irbad Ibrahim says apart from comments made by the local government minister, at the NDC campaign launch in Cape Coast, all other comments were peaceful in nature.

Commenting on the Deputy Prime Minister's commitment to provide funding for intensive catch up classes, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said:

At a press conference alongside Barack Obama last month, the prime minister said he had nothing to «add or subtract» regarding his comments about Trump.

Commenting on reports of the announcements the Prime Minister will make at a Downing Street Summit today about action proposed to be taken against certain public service workers, including teachers, who fail to report sexual abuse of children and young people, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «No one can fail but to be shocked by the horrific abuse of young girls revealed by recent investigations, including the Report today on Oxfordshire.

He clashed with the shadow education secretary, Stephen Twigg, who reminded the education minister about his comments in 2008, criticising ministers that had an ««it weren't me miss» attitude», and said that it was time to change this.

When asked about the comments, the prime minister said that she «did not agree» with the councillor.

Commenting on the Prime Minister's statements in relation to grammar schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said:

No. 10 said the prime minister's comments were about the verdict given in open court, but that has little relevance to contempt of court, which encompasses any comment which could prejudice a jury.

In the late 1990s the Tories became the anti- $ uro party but in the Commons yesterday a Tory Treasury minister would not echo Boris Johnson's comments and say that it was time for Greece to leave the single currency and pursue an export - led recovery.

... I would not expect my hon. Friend the Minister to comment on what I am about to say.

«The prime minister, when he leaves this chamber, should look at the comments of the justice secretary,» Mr Miliband said.

«With respect to prime minister Cameron's speech, we obviously support his comments about the important role of the UK in the EU,» an aide to the vice-president said.

David Cameron, as Prime Minister, resisted a ban too, but did say ««I think if he came to visit our country he'd unite us all against him,» By this week, Prime Minister May's comments were more circumspect.

«This was obviously one of the more interesting financial ministers» meetings,» Brown says, but says he can't comment on the man's personal decision.

President John Mahama appears to have responded to comments by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister John Peter Amewu that he is a conman, saying his political discourse is a reflection of how he was brought up.