America was the first country in history to be founded on, people have rights. Not the divine right of kings, not the emperor's a god, or idolized, or we have to do what the dear leader says. And, expressly, that it's a system of equal rights, and then governments are instituted to secure those rights.
Charles KochThey say your genetics are going to set your direction regardless of what happens, but I think there's more to it than that.
Charles KochIf what you preach and what you do are inconsistent, your children will spot hypocrisy faster than anybody and do the opposite.
Charles KochI want my legacy to be greater freedom, greater prosperity and a better way of life for my family, our employees and all Americans. And I wish the same for every nation on earth.
Charles KochI don't have all the answers. I have a lot of questions. And I have some basic principles.
Charles KochBeing captive to quarterly earnings isn't consistent with long-term value creation. This pressure and the short term focus of equity markets make it difficult for a public company to invest for long-term success, and tend to force company leaders to sacrifice long-term results to protect current earnings.
Charles KochWhy I've never been that fond of politics and only got into it recently kicking and screaming, because I don't think politicians are going to reverse the trajectory of this country. I think it's going to depend on the American people understanding what is fair and what makes their lives better.
Charles Koch