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Quote by Kenneth Lay

“I take responsibility for what happened at Enron, both good and bad. But I cannot take responsibility for criminal conduct that I was unaware of.”

Quote by Kenneth Lay

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Kenneth Lay was an American businessman who served as the CEO of Enron. He had a rich experience in the business world and achieved significant accomplishments during his career. However, his name is also closely associated with the financial scandal at Enron. more

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