Andrew Ross Sorkin Quotes
In the age of activism that is clearly not going away, it would seem that some form of engagement from directors with shareholders - rather than directors simply taking their cues from management - would go a long way toward helping boards work on behalf of all shareholders rather just the most vocal.
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I am a passionate civil libertarian.
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On paper I would be a rather bold individual in our culture.
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Law is nothing unless close behind it stands a warm, living public opinion.
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The war against terrorism is a war against those who engage in torture.
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In the age of activism that is clearly not going away, it would seem that some form of engagement from directors with shareholders - rather than directors simply taking their cues from management - would go a long way toward helping boards work on behalf of all shareholders rather just the most vocal.
