Political Quotes

On the recordMay 17, 2010
Profits before safety is just the way the world works.
Said by
Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the prioritization of profits over safety in industries.

Share & report

More from Jay Rockefeller

Sep 15, 2014

Just as a follow-up to the question of funding which was addressed, CBO actually has come out with an estimate on what all of this would cost. It is not $20 billion; it is in the area of zero up to $10 billion over that period of 4 years.

congress.gov
Sep 15, 2014

I am here to ask you to extend CHIP funding beyond fiscal year 2015.

congress.gov
Jul 21, 2014

We in the Congress are terrifically skillful at finding problems.

congress.gov
Jul 22, 2014

This process of asking tough questions is in fact called 'oversight.' It's one of the most important jobs Congressional committees have, maybe the most important.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation