Al D'Amato Quotes


Can you make me some money?


Context

Stratton Oakmont “sold” the senator new issue stock on which he “made” $37,500 in a single day. Stratton Oakmont was found guilty of numerous violations.


Citations

Alphonse D'Amato, U. S. Senator (Republican, NY), Question asked of Stratton Oakmont brokerage official while the company was under investigation by the SEC and other agencies, 1993

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Al D'Amato
Al D'Amato
  • Born: August 1, 1937
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Attorney

Alfonse Marcello D'Amato is an American lawyer and former New York politician. A Republican, he served as United States Senator from New York from 1981 to 1999. He subsequently founded a lobbying firm, Park Strategies.