Asked about the city's continuing commitment to the community, Commissioner Perine said, "There's a big constituency to see this development through, more work that we're committed to seeing done".
But chances are minuscule that Notre Dame or Arkansas would leave their current situations for the Big 12. "The presidents and chancellors of the nine remaining member institutions are steadfast in their commitment to the Big 12," Dan Beebe, commissioner of the Big 12, said.
"It absolutely rewards success and reinforces the commitment to the men's basketball tournament," Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade said.
Before he became the head of the Italian government, Prime Minister Mario Monti was a European commissioner whose commitment to the single market was never in doubt.
We assume, however, that your commitment to the negotiations is as firm as Commissioner Frattini's, because we will hold you to that as well.
Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner, said the league "takes our commitment to the environment seriously", considering that the sport was "born on frozen ponds".
"We made a commitment to the original buyers and we intend to honor it," said Jerilyn Perine, commissioner of the city's Housing Department.
"We have a commitment to the community to deliver a new park by the fall of 2011," said Liam Kavanagh, the first deputy commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(NL) Mr President, Commissioner Frattini, you did not beat about the bush when you made your commitment to the negotiations known.
Michael R. Taylor, F.D.A.'s deputy commissioner of foods, said Wrigley's decision to stop production for now "demonstrates real leadership and commitment to the public health".
