You destroy the initiative of the working people if they don't feel they have a fighting chance to be a part of the American Dream.

If you're going to say to all the people that you're working with, 'We want you to treat the customers honestly; don't lie and don't cheat,' it is somewhat hypocritical if you're not following the same rules.

It doesn't do Costco any good if nobody can afford to buy anything.

It is improper for one person to take credit when it takes so many people to build a successful organization. When you try to be top dong, you don't create loyalty. It you can't give credit (and take blame), you will drown in you inability to inspire.

We've always been in favor of improved wages for workers. When you have a strong middle class, they want to buy more stuff at Costco.

Paying your employees well is not only the right thing to do but it makes for good business.

If we take care of the business and keep our eye on the goal line, the stock price will take care of itself.