Political Quotes

On the recordMay 17, 2010
Please assure me that you are not buying into this theory that under certain circumstances there may be a financial disincentive to a company from having a disaster means that the Government doesn't need to do any regulation to prevent that disaster from happening.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse questions reliance on financial incentives for corporate safety.

Share & report

More from Sheldon Whitehouse

Sep 11, 2024

I have been pretty candid about my views about our Tax Code. I assert that our Tax Code has been corrupted by special interests.

congress.gov
Sep 10, 2024

I assert that our Tax Code has been corrupted by special interests, that powerful interests rich enough to pay for lobbyists and fund Super PACs have looted our tax system to make themselves even richer.

congress.gov
Sep 11, 2024

Reforming Social Security's payroll tax cap could close more than 100 percent of the long-term financing gap.

congress.gov
Feb 6, 2025

It’s not just that the buyout won’t be honored; it can’t be honored.

slate.com

Other voices in this conversation