“And now gentleman, pony up." Cavalier though it was, the invitation was hardly novel to these men, who were used to kickbacks and backhanders. Corruption is an irreducible line item in the budget of large companies, and it goes by several names: lobbying fees, gifts, political contributions.”
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“They say "Money corrupt people," I'll say money corrupt only people with low character”
“You can't drain the swamp when the whole nation is flooded with corruption and bullshit.”
“Truth is to power what fire is to wax, that's why power and truth are mortal enemies”
“While we keep legislating for our own interests the country will not move forward.”