There is no system that is inherently moral if the participants themselves are not.

We have seen that in this country in the last few years, particularly on Wall Street, with the rise of the old human frailty of greed. This occurs when people begin to serve only their own needs to the detriment of everyone else.

It makes no sense to talk of the social obligations of the corporation without reference to its economic obligations. The two are intertwined.

It is the potential for economic growth that provides the basis for the development of countries, for bringing to people essential goods and services, such as water to drink and facilities for healthcare.

The freedoms that people have that flow from all civic institutions fundamentally come from the success of a market system.

There is no system that is inherently moral if the participants themselves are not.

In every aspect of life, including the economic dimension, we are always challenged to do the right thing. In many cases in the market system, which allows a great deal of latitude for human choice, people can get carried away to excess.