Business Quote by Sergei Lavrov
“When you buy a company at an auction, and you are committing yourself to pay some $300 million to the state because it was a privatization deal, and you don't pay it, is it OK? Isn't it something that deserves court procedures?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on privatization, 2021
Questioning the legality and ethics of evading large state payments after auction purchases.
In simple terms: Is it right to avoid paying a huge state fee after buying a company?
Key Takeaway
Consider legal and moral obligations before bidding.
Themes
ethics
law
finance
government
accountability
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- company acquisition
- state auctions
- financial compliance
- public policy
Key Concepts
privatization
contractual duty
public interest
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term impacts of ignoring such payments?
- How does this affect public trust?
A Different Perspective
Legal consequences may be severe; moral duty outweighs short‑term gain.
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