Accountable Quote by Hillary Clinton
“I want to send a clear message to every board room, every executive suite across America, if you scam your customers, exploit your many employees, pollute our environment, or rip off taxpayers, we will find ways to hold you accountable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign rally, United States, 2016
Corporate misconduct will be met with public accountability, urging ethical business practices.
In simple terms: Scammers will be held accountable.
Key Takeaway
Demand corporate responsibility.
Themes
ethics
accountability
consumer rights
environment
taxation
Mood
determined
assertive
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- shareholder meetings
- consumer boycotts
- regulatory hearings
Key Concepts
law
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
- How can consumers influence corporate behavior?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement depends on legal mechanisms.
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