CBS "Face the Nation" interviews during 2015: on Corporations


Bernie Sanders: Casino-type capitalism causes devastating problems

Q: Do you agree with the Pope's harsh condemnation of capitalism?

SANDERS: I think what the pope has been saying in a very profound and deep way is that casino-type capitalism is causing devastating problems not only in terms of our climate but in terms of income and wealth inequality. The pope is saying there's something wrong internationally where almost all of the new wealth in this world is going to people on the top and so many other people are falling by the wayside. So, yes, I think that Pope Francis has played an extraordinary role; he has been a voice of conscience all over the world, speaking out for those people who don't have a voice, those people who are suffering. And what are you saying, enough is enough. Money cannot be the God of life. We have got to look at our kids, look at those people who are hurting; we've got to come together to create a new world and not a world in which a handful of people have so much wealth and so many other people are suffering.

Source: CBS Face the Nation 2015 coverage:2016 presidential hopefuls Jul 12, 2015

Chris Christie: Overhaul ridiculous tax system so companies stop leaving

Christie offered a glimpse at what he'd do if he ends up in the White House: "Within the first 100 days, if I were to run for president and be elected, we would change this tax system in this country so that people and companies aren't leaving the country anymore." The governor said the U.S. has a "ridiculous tax system" in dire need of an overhaul.

"Secondly," he added, "we would pass a national energy policy, and one that takes full advantage of all of the resources that we have available to us to help grow our economy and make the world a more peaceful and stable place."

"And the third thing," he said, "is to reestablish American leadership around the world."

Source: CBS News 2015 profiles of 2016 Presidential hopefuls Feb 17, 2015

  • The above quotations are from CBS "Face the Nation" interviews during 2015
    (Bob Schieffer interviewing candidates for 2015 and 2016 races).
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