Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
It is fundamental to capitalism that the owners have the ability to exercise the authority that they have.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Peters emphasizes the importance of shareholder authority in a capitalist system.

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