37 Quotes by Paul Sarbanes

to become a public person by assuming a public office is to submit willingly to the ethical 'overtones' of the office.

The credibility of the Federal Reserve rests in large part on broad confidence in its independence, ... The board can play a very significant role in improving consumer rights and enforcing consumer protections.

The fact that the President is calling for still more tax cuts at the same time the Congress is being asked to add $800 billion to the Federal debt ceiling is beyond reckless-it places in jeopardy our future economic strength and the economic security of all Americans.

The public has lost confidence in the chairman.

You have to make your voice heard, argue your point of view, make sure that your arguments are well informed, listen to those who disagree with you, giving careful consideration to opposing views and be willing to see your views tested in what we call 'the free marketplace of ideas'.

first-rate academic qualifications, but we need to have a thorough hearing on him to explore a number of issues, including his ability to render independent judgments.

These are the very names that were provided to Mr. Bolton, is that correct?

Company CEOs and chief financial officers must vouch for the accuracy of their companies' public statements,

Companies that go public should understand that there are responsibilities as well as benefits to going public,