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" I want tension in my business. Tension creates change. Change is necessary to evolve and prosper. I am never satisfied. "

Kenneth C. Griffin

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" In our firm's earliest days, our understanding of the power of great software engineering and quantitative analytics helped Citadel stand out. "

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" In our first decade, I interviewed about five thousand people in pursuit of the talent that would create our future. As our success grew, we became known across the four corners of finance not just for our outstanding returns, but also for our outstanding people. "

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" I am proud to support the incredible economics department at the University of Chicago. "

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" It's important for me to be No. 1. "

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" So many of the great thought leaders that have shaped economics - Gary Becker, Milton Friedman - what an unbelievable success story they've had in their field. "

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" I am supporting many Republican candidates who embrace the principles and policies set forth in Speaker Ryan's vision and who are committed to moving our country forward on the right path. "

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" I have an economics degree from Harvard. "

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" It is often constructive to meet with a candidate for a particular office, but I believe what is most important is the candidate's track record. "

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" I get very worried that people that are buying bitcoins don't really understand what they're participating in other than the headline stories that it keeps going higher and 'I want to make sure I don't miss this opportunity to make some money.' "

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" Gambling is entertainment... Financial markets, what one often refers to as speculation, is really the force by which we move capital to the best and highest use. "

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" Should we think about separating the investment banks from the commercial banks, a new Glass-Steagall? I would be really excited to see that. I think it would be great for the economy. "

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" I have known Senator Rubio for a number of years, and he is an inspiring, courageous, and bold leader who embodies the American dream of freedom and equal opportunity for all. "

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" I had to learn to trust people, and I realized that success was going to be born in hiring really bright people - very self-motivated, very able to make good judgment calls day in and day out. "

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" When you read that UBS did not even view parts of its mortgage portfolio as having market risk, it becomes very obvious that a number of firms were not dotting the i's and crossing the t's when it comes to risk management. "

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" Almost all politicians are able to have a great one-on-one meeting. But I'm not interested in the candidate who can have a great meeting. I'm interested in the person who can make the right decisions. "

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" Long ago, I had to sort of learn to have a thick skin to read some of the things you read in the papers and to also keep my ego in check when you read some really flattering things in the papers. "

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" When a company creates a product that directly or indirectly adversely impacts the health of people, that product must be regulated. The process by which it's created must be regulated. No company has the right to injure people. No company. "

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