Political Quotes

“as Congress debates S. 2673, the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002, it is important to keep in mind certain facts: The United States of America is the most successful country in the world. No other country outworks, outproduces, or economically outperforms the United States. Americans have much to be proud of and it is due to the vigor of our businesses, the entrepreneurial spirit of our citizens, and the willingness of both to take risks. For hundreds of years, people from every corner of the globe have chosen to come to our country and pursue what has become known to the world as the American Dream. The American Dream can and should be available to all Americans who, with diligence, determination, and a sound moral compass, choose to pursue it. Unquestionably, our government has an important role to play in ensuring its viability. By the passage and enforcement of laws to protect Americans seeking to achieve success, lawmakers reaffirm that America's prosperity rests on the rule of law, on the existence of safeguards, checks, and balances to ensure that all compete fairly in the marketplace. These protections must be transparent and easy to understand. This is not only so that businesses and individuals can readily determine what distinguishes appropriate from inappropriate action, but so that all may have faith in the governmental bodies tasked with enforcing the rules.”