John Snow on Corporations

	John Snow on Corporations Treasury Secretary (Pres. Bush Cabinet)

Consistent ethical standard for corporate America

Almost three years ago, corporate scandals erupted in the headlines. Trust is a precious thing. Once lost it is hard to retrieve. And trust is a cornerstone to the development of a smooth and efficient capital market. The resulting Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ended the era of low standards and false profits. It was a critical piece of legislation at a critical time -- its passage was also a necessary part of the healing process. The new law holds accountants accountable and subjects auditors to audit. It gave shareholders greater confidence that the financial information they receive from a company would be reliable, because the CEOs who sign their names to the documentation will be held responsible, and punished if they lie.

Sarbanes-Oxley sent a message to every American: that there can not be a different ethical standard for corporate America. They are expected to operate with the same high level of honesty and accountability as a small business, family or community.

Source: Remarks to the George Washington University School of Law , Mar 3, 2004

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John Snow on Corporations

Treasury Secretary (Pres. Bush Cabinet)

Consistent ethical standard for corporate America