Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 21, 2014
That would be consistent with a recurring problem that we are seeing in the American corporate world, which is an effort to privatize profits and socialize costs.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse critiques corporate practices affecting Medicare and public welfare.

Share

More from Sheldon Whitehouse

Jul 17, 2026

It’s wrong that corporations can use their wealth to secretly exploit foreign tax havens while everyday Americans contribute their fair share. This common-sense legislation would shine a light on the murky world of offshore tax dodging to…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jul 12, 2026

This is waste, and it treats a national memorial to President Kennedy as if it were a private renovation project.

theguardian.com
Jul 23, 2026

“Climate hushers who ignore this righteous fight should take note,”

motherjones.com
Jul 16, 2026

Wind, solar, and battery power, they're not raising their prices.

npr.org

Other voices in this conversation