American Quotes by Robert Reich

The Democratic Party is DEAD.

— Robert Reich

During three decades from 1947 to 1977, the nation implemented what might be called a basic bargain with American workers. Employers paid them enough…

— Robert Reich

A leader is someone who steps back from the entire system and tries to build a more collaborative, more innovative system that will work…

— Robert Reich

The faith that anyone could move from rags to riches - with enough guts and gumption, hard work and nose to the grindstone -…

— Robert Reich

If you give up on politics, you're giving up on democracy. And if you give up on democracy, you're basically saying to the moneyed…

— Robert Reich

Given that ever-broadening array of options and alternatives, as consumers and investors, we are often bewildered. We need guidance. That's where today's brands come…

— Robert Reich

I knew Hillary Clinton from undergraduate days and was enormously impressed with her. She was a terrific energy and enthusiasm, and a great organizer.…

— Robert Reich

Public employees should have the right to bargain for better wages and working conditions, just like all employees do.

— Robert Reich

Limits should be placed on how big big banks can become.

— Robert Reich

Every organization, no matter who it is, just follow the money.

— Robert Reich

Community colleges are great bargains. They avoid the fancy amenities four-year liberal arts colleges need in order to lure the children of the middle…

— Robert Reich

Any bank that is too big to fail is too big. Period.

— Robert Reich

Today, for good or ill, people are thinking about many social problems from the standpoint of their own kitchen tables. I think the way…

— Robert Reich

There's sort of a chilling effect on non-profits and the media and a lot of other places because the establishment is so powerful. That's…

— Robert Reich

We already have an annual wealth tax on homes, the major asset of the middle class. It's called the property tax. Why not a…

— Robert Reich