1.   But he remains convinced that his responsibility begins and ends within the confines of his batting helmet.

2.   Mfume said African-American and Hispanic parents must recognize that poor student performance is often due to reasons other than race, and that responsibility begins at home.

3.   Our responsibility here begins with balancing the budget in a way that is fair to all Americans.

4.   Responsibility begins with the individual.

5.   Responsibility begins with leaders who behave responsibly.

6.   Sadly, in the face of crisis, there always emerges a glimmer of understanding that our collective responsibility begins with engagement in dialogue.

7.   Their responsibilities will begin with solid waste management and will gradually increase to include drainage and road maintenance, the bank said.