Laying the groundwork for smaller, smarter government, especially at the federal level, is going to be tough. But it is essential for getting us back on the path to long-term prosperity. Charles Koch backessentialfederal Change image and share on social
When you start attacking cronyism and people's political interests, it gets nasty. Charles Koch attackcronyisminterest Change image and share on social
The easy way to make money is to get special political privilege. From the beginning of time, business has cozied up to government and gotten restrictions on competition and subsidies and stuff. Charles Koch beginbusinesscompetition Change image and share on social
People should only profit to the extent they make other peoples lives better. Charles Koch extentlivemake Change image and share on social
I believe my business and non-profit investments are much more beneficial to societal well-being than sending more money to Washington. Charles Koch beneficialbusinessinvestment Change image and share on social
Koch companies employ 60,000 Americans, who make many thousands of products that Americans want and need. Charles Koch 000americancompany Change image and share on social
I believe that cronyism is nothing more than welfare for the rich and powerful, and should be abolished. Charles Koch abolishcronyismpowerful Change image and share on social
Far too many well-connected businesses are feeding at the federal trough. By addressing corporate welfare as well as other forms of welfare, we would add a whole new level of understanding to the notion of entitlement reform. Charles Koch addaddressbusiness share on social
When a company is not being guided by the products they make and what the customers need, but by how they can manipulate the system - get regulations on their competitors, or mandates on using their products, or eliminating foreign competition - it just lowers the overall standard of living and hurts the disadvantaged the most. Charles Koch companycompetitioncompetitor share on social
The best way to make money is to have more economic freedom, which is why we are one of the very few large companies that are consistently for it. Charles Koch companyconsistentlyeconomic Change image and share on social