Congress Quote by Tom Malinowski
“When I was in government, I urged Congress to require that information about the actual owners of companies registered in the U.S. be disclosed to the Treasury Department, and made available on request to law enforcement.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony, US Treasury disclosure proposal, 2023
Advocates transparency by mandating disclosure of ultimate corporate owners to the Treasury, accessible to law enforcement
In simple terms: Calls for openness about who truly controls companies
Key Takeaway
Promote corporate transparency and accountability
Themes
government
accountability
transparency
law enforcement
corporate governance
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- corporate compliance
- investigations
- public trust
Key Concepts
Beneficial ownership
financial regulation
anti‑money laundering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can privacy be balanced with transparency?
- What mechanisms ensure effective enforcement?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face political resistance and privacy concerns
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