"We are taking a business-as-usual position at my agency, though business before 9/11 wasn't that hot either!"
- Richard Curtis
About this Quote
This quote by Richard Curtis suggests that his firm was not doing well before the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He is indicating that the company's performance was not acceptable which they are continuing to operate in the same manner as previously. This could imply that the firm is not making any modifications to their operations or techniques in order to improve their efficiency. It might also suggest that the firm is not taking any additional procedures to ensure their safety and security due to the 9/11 attacks. This quote indicates that the firm is not taking any proactive steps to improve their efficiency and is instead relying on their existing methods and operations.
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