Political Quotes

Orrin Hatch: Despite what Michael Douglas said in the popular movie ``Wall Street,'' greed is not good, and it is especially onerous…

On the recordMay 20, 1998
Despite what Michael Douglas said in the popular movie ``Wall Street,'' greed is not good, and it is especially onerous and burdensome when the greed comes from Congress itself.
Said by
Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the negative impact of greed in Congress.

Share

More from Orrin Hatch

Sep 24, 2018

today I wish to speak about legislation to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau. I want to thank my fellow bill…

govinfo.gov
Sep 18, 2018

for more than four decades, I have had the distinct privilege of serving in the U.S. Senate, what some have called the world's greatest deliberative body. Speaking on the Senate floor, debating legislation in committee, corralling the…

govinfo.gov
Oct 1, 2018

Understanding what is happening in field and regional offices is critical in the role of executive leader of the agency.

congress.gov
Nov 27, 2018

I just can't express my gratitude for the kindness of my dear friend from Pennsylvania. This means so much to me. I didn't even realize it was going to happen. I hustled over here, and there it was. I say to the Senator, I am grateful to…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation