It is hard to bite the hands that feed you, especially when you are competing for food. Robert Reich Read Quote
Corporations aren’t people. They have no brains, no consciences, no capacity for intent or guilt. Robert Reich Read Quote
If we want corporations to act differently, we have to force them to do so through laws that are fully enforced and through penalties higher than the economic benefits of thwarting the laws. Robert Reich Read Quote
Not only do unemployment benefits help families who are hurting; they also put money into their pockets that they’ll then spend – and their spending will keep other Americans in jobs. Robert Reich Read Quote
Those at the top would do better with a smaller share of a booming economy that elicits a positive politics than they will do with an ever-larger share of an anemic economy that fuels the politics of anger. Robert Reich Read Quote
Over the long term, the only way we’re going to raise wages, grow the economy, and improve American competitiveness is by investing in our people – especially their educations. Robert Reich Read Quote
I’m not one of those who thinks the only way to fix what’s wrong with American education is to throw more money at it. We also need to do it much better. Robert Reich Read Quote
Our young people – their capacities to think, understand, investigate, and innovate – are America’s future. Robert Reich Read Quote
Universities have to tame their budgets, especially for student amenities that have nothing to do with education. Robert Reich Read Quote
Teachers, social workers, public lawyers who bring companies to justice, government accountants who try to make sure money is spent as it should be – all need at least four years of college. Robert Reich Read Quote