Governance Framework Quotes

If we come to the conclusion after 90 days that the synergies are big enough to justify the efforts, then we can go to the second step, which consists of saying: what would be the best organization and conditions - including shareholdings - in order to make sure the synergies happen.

A country that does not have stable institutions and a clear constitution cannot be successful.

Like all fads, corporate governance has its zealots.

A lot of people think if you just had more process and more compliance -- checks and doublechecks and so forth -- you could create a better result in the world. Well, Berkshire has had practically no process. We had hardly any internal auditing until they forced it on us. We just try to operate in a seamless web of deserved trust and be careful whom we trust.

The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.

For achieving good governance political will is necessary. Good governance is a political process. Though role of civil society is critical, without political will and political process, sustainable good governance cannot be achieved.

Clearly what differentiates the U.S. from other countries is the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution defines us as a people. Without the Constitution, we would be a different country. Therefore, to lose the Constitution is to lose the country.

The Ibrahim Index is a tool to hold governments to account and frame the debate about how we are governed.

Without institution there is no management. But without management there is no institution.

Corporate governance should be done more through principles than rules.

Law should rule over rulers, and not rulers over the law

Democrats have no agenda, no plan for the future, and no sense of leadership.

We need to stand over our policies when negotiating a programme for government.