I don’t think I’m at all boring. And my children don’t think I’m boring. I don’t think Wall Street thought I was boring, either, when I went after them. Richard Cordray Read Quote
Over the years, I think, more and more, I’ve come to recognize that my parents – not in a didactic or explicit way, but in a very powerful way by their example – gave me a sense that government could be a force for good. Richard Cordray Read Quote
As governor, I would gladly sign legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Other states have led on these issues, and I firmly believe that Ohio must provide an inclusive, welcoming, and tolerant environment that is free of harassment and discrimination for everyone. Richard Cordray Read Quote
It’s not a long-term business model to take advantage of your consumers in ways that are not sustainable. Richard Cordray Read Quote
As Ohio Solicitor General and in pro bono private practice, I defended Ohio’s hate crimes law. This included a brief in the Wisconsin v. Mitchell case where the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Wisconsin’s hate crime law that included sexual orientation. Ohio’s should include it as well, and we support it. Richard Cordray Read Quote
We must defend the rights of working people to bargain collectively for fair wages and safe working conditions. Richard Cordray Read Quote
Having practical proposals that improve people’s economic lives is where it’s all about in Ohio, and that’s what we’re focused on. Richard Cordray Read Quote
What I feel is that we need an independent consumer watchdog. You have regular people who have problems with big financial companies. How do they get relief? And you need somebody who’s gonna stand on their side and level the playing field for them. Richard Cordray Read Quote
