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 is readily available.

He or she must be successful in economic terms, but always within an ethical framework. Whether his or her constituency is a corporation and its shareholders or the customers in a small and privately held business, his or her first responsibility is to serve that constituency... view

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We have seen that in this country in the last few years, particularly on Wall Street, with the rise of the old human frailty of greed. This occurs when people begin to serve only their own needs to the detriment of everyone else... view

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Ethical conduct is something that becomes inherent in an organization over a long period of time... view

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It makes no sense to talk of the social obligations of the corporation without reference to its economic obligations. The two are intertwined... view

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The freedoms that people have that flow from all civic institutions fundamentally come from the success of a market system... view

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In some of the countries where we operate, there is a tradition of corruption, in which the political elites work with business in the framework of unsavory relationships... view

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It is important to remember that all business has an impact on the lives of real people... view

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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... view

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We obviously want to produce things that people want. We are going to continue to do that in an environmentally responsible way, while still being aware of the physical, scientific, and practical issues that we have to deal with... view

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We should seek a system that provides outlets for those skills and talents so that everyone can find a way to work and serve in a manner that best suits the strengths of each individual... view

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The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity... view

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