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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. "
Kenneth C. Griffin
Understanding
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" Blockchain's a very interesting technology that will have some very profound applications for society over the years to come. "
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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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" Those who have enjoyed the benefits of our system more than ever now owe a duty to protect the system that has created the greatest nation on this planet. "
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" Walk across any of the trading floors - they are full of 29-year-old kids. The capital markets of America are controlled by a bunch of right-out-of-business-school young guys who haven't really seen that much. "
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" I want tension in my business. Tension creates change. Change is necessary to evolve and prosper. I am never satisfied. "
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" It's important for me to be No. 1. "
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" The investment banks should either choose to be regulated as banks or should arrange to conduct their affairs to not require the stop-gap support of the Federal Reserve. "
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" I think if you look at the realm we're discussing, which is the political realm, I think it would be impossible to find an action by any politician intended to specifically favor either my firm or myself. "
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" I set up my own trading center in my Cabot dorm room... with my computer, my fax machine, and my telephone. "
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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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" If I could wave a magic wand, I'd break up the banking system. "
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Banking
Break
" It is not my belief that we need greater government regulation of hedge funds with respect to the systemic risk they create. "
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" It's a winner-take-all world. "
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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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" 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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" Business is business. I don't manufacture cars, but we do manufacture money. "
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Business
Money
" In some industries, we refer to risk taking as 'research and development.' At financial institutions, we often take risk by investing in securities. "
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" Don't act like a bank unless you are a bank. That was a really big lesson learned from 2008. "
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" If you think about the amount of critical thinking that has come into the field of economics, two universities have dominated the landscape in my life: Chicago and Harvard. "
Kenneth C. Griffin
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" I have an economics degree from Harvard. "
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Degree
Harvard
Economics
" As Americans, I think we really believe that with the meritocracy that exists in our country, the equality of opportunity is so important to the foundation of our culture and our society. "
Kenneth C. Griffin
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Society
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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 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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" I did not forsee a day where the government had to intervene to bail out basically everybody. "
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" I am proud to support the incredible economics department at the University of Chicago. "
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" I've often thought of successful entrepreneurs as individuals who have just the right expertise - at just the right moment - to solve the emerging problems of their time. "
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Right
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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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" We're going through a period of retrenchment as the dynamics of the playing field are changing. "
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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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American
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