Lee R. Raymond Quotes
We see governments come and go.
This company does not generally worry about any government including that of the United States. See {627132} to learn more about their arrogance and lack of American patriotism.
Lee R. Raymond, Chairman, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Quoted in Steve Coll, Private Empire: Exxon Mobil and American
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Exxon Mobil is one of America’s largest corporations. It is headquartered in Texas, uses American Government funded research, functions under the protection of the U. S. abroad, benefits from the U. S. Navy keeping the oil sea lanes open and safe, and yet claims no obligation to the condition and future of the United States. It is one of the largest polluters in America and was responsible for the Exxon Valdez destruction of much of Alaska’s shores. And it benefits from special American tax breaks for oil companies, American pipelines and sells much of its products to the U. S. Government. It harasses environmental scientists who document their environmental impact. The company spends more money for lobbying American politicians and gives large donations to politicians and American political parties. Exxon Mobil violates the American Corrupt Practices Act and other American laws. No other large American corporation has taken such an unpatriotic position in modern times. Critics argue that if Foreign Governments are not allowed to donate money to influence American politics, why should this company which by its own admission does not function with American interests in mind.
Canada's first female Prime Minister. The statement was originated by British Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1960 -- See {635832}.
A week is a long time in politics He also appears to have made this statement at another occasion with a week being the time.
1st Baron Verulam
1st Earl of Beaconsfield
The South at the time had a virtual caste system with a few families in each area controlling and leading. Many Unionists from the argued that the lower and middle class whites had to be given more power and education about their rights. Of course the controlling families had a strong vested interest to see that Reconstruction failed and the “Yankees” were hated. Anti-Negro racism was just a part of the motivation. Maintaining the elite families power of the pre-war political culture was also critical. The Northern Reconstuctionists were therefore twice dangerous.
- Born: August 13, 1938
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Former Chairman & CEO, Exxon Mobil
Lee R. Raymond is an American businessman and the chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of ExxonMobil from 1999 to 2005. He had previously been the CEO of Exxon since 1993. He joined the company in 1963 and served as president from 1987 and a director beginning in 1984.
