Cross-Border Transactions Quotes
Earl of Stockton. This slogan was included in the text version of this particular speech, even though at this occasion he actually never said it.
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.
