A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that we think are important. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share Image
It makes no sense to talk of the social obligations of the corporation without reference to its economic obligations. The two are intertwined. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
I find it interesting that many of the people who want to restrict fossil fuels live in well-developed countries where abundant and affordable energy… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
Ethical conduct is something that becomes inherent in an organization over a long period of time. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
Without competition, the spectacular development of technology that we have seen in the last one hundred years in this country would not have happened. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
He or she must be successful in economic terms, but always within an ethical framework. Whether his or her constituency is a corporation and… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
We have seen that in this country in the last few years, particularly on Wall Street, with the rise of the old human frailty… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
It is the potential for economic growth that provides the basis for the development of countries, for bringing to people essential goods and services,… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
I have a great deal of difficulty with those who live in a hugely prosperous country telling people in the developing world that they… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
The main professional responsibility of a person in business is business. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
In every aspect of life, including the economic dimension, we are always challenged to do the right thing. In many cases in the market… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
We should seek a system that provides outlets for those skills and talents so that everyone can find a way to work and serve… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
The competitive instinct is what I think drives organizations and people to become better and better. It can promote change toward progress and development,… — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
The freedoms that people have that flow from all civic institutions fundamentally come from the success of a market system. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
There is no system that is inherently moral if the participants themselves are not. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share
