I find it interesting that many of the people who want to restrict fossil fuels live in well-developed countries where abundant and affordable energy is readily available. Lee R. Raymond abundantaffordablecountry Change image and share on social
Without competition, the spectacular development of technology that we have seen in the last one hundred years in this country would not have happened. Lee R. Raymond competitioncountrydevelopment Change image and share on social
Ethical conduct is something that becomes inherent in an organization over a long period of time. Lee R. Raymond conductethicalinherent Change image and share on social
I have a great deal of difficulty with those who live in a hugely prosperous country telling people in the developing world that they should be deprived of a critical source of energy. Lee R. Raymond countrycriticaldeal Change image and share on social
He or she must be successful in economic terms, but always within an ethical framework. Whether his or her constituency is a corporation and its shareholders or the customers in a small and privately held business, his or her first responsibility is to serve that constituency. Lee R. Raymond businessconstituencycorporation share on social
It makes no sense to talk of the social obligations of the corporation without reference to its economic obligations. The two are intertwined. Lee R. Raymond corporationeconomicintertwine Change image and share on social
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. Lee R. Raymond basisbringcountry share on social
A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that we think are important. Lee R. Raymond basedemocraticeconomy Change image and share on social
The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity. Lee R. Raymond callcommitgreat Change image and share on social
