“Mail-in ballots are inherently corrupt.”
“These reforms are urgently needed to stop the vulnerabilities that I've mentioned.”
“Hundreds of thousands of non-citizens and dead people are listed and active on the voter rolls.”

Political Quotes

Paul S. Sarbanes

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Paul S. Sarbanes is a former U.S. Senator from Maryland, serving from 1977 to 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Sarbanes was known for his work on financial regulation and consumer protection. He played a significant role in the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, which aimed to enhance corporate governance and accountability in the wake of major financial scandals. Throughout his career, Sarbanes focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and the environment, advocating for policies that benefited Maryland residents and the broader American public.

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May 19, 2004

I have a very strong concern about the Administration's approach in trade negotiations on the capital controls issue.

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May 19, 2004

This was a decision by the Bank of Japan, the Government, not by private Japanese investors about the strength of the American economy.

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May 19, 2004

I think the best way to do it is to have a flexible exchange rate, and that will let the market work even more.

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May 19, 2004

Yes. They have built up these currency reserves, very strong positions. And we owe it. We owe it.

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Apr 21, 2004

Well, it would be helpful if you could submit that to us, Mr. Chairman.

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Apr 21, 2004

Well, if you do a two-step, for how long does it usually last?

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Apr 21, 2004

What do you think is the more normal inflation rate?

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Apr 21, 2004

And once you start moving rates beyond the two-step, by about how much do you usually raise them up?

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Apr 21, 2004

Now as of this August, you will have been Chairman of the Fed for 17 years, I believe.

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Mar 30, 2004

I want to commend you and the Ranking Member for holding this important hearing on the government's role in enabling Americans to make informed decisions about financial affairs.

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Mar 30, 2004

Thank you very much, Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Akaka, and Senator Lautenberg. It is a pleasure to be here before you.

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