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Companies are returning a lot of money to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. And a lot of people say that's not a good use of capital. I think that's normal reallocation of capital.

Jamie Dimon

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Jamie Dimon
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: March 13
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The government has the right to change laws and rules and regulations.
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When the government gets involved in pricing, I don't think it's the right way to look at a business.
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If it is a small rate raises, [there will be] no impact.
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Our plate is full. We have a lot to do building our company organically and that is our key focus.
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You cannot prove this in real time, but when economists 20 years from now write a book on the recovery, it may well be entitled, It could have been much better.
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Good regulation should be conducive to business and to customer protection.
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Wall Street gives money to both [Democrats and Republicans] because they want to be on the good side of whoever becomes president .
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If business doesn't thrive, it hurts America. We need improved relations, more collaboration, more thought and more consistency as we go about trying to make sure we have the best country in the world. Not scapegoating and finger-pointing.
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